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All Around the Moon
All Around the Moon

Chapter XXIV

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FAREWELL TO THE BALTIMORE GUN CLUB.
The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.
No doubt he kindly remembers the world-wide sympathy with which our three famous travellers had started on their memorable trip to the Moon.
If so, he may be able to form some idea of the enthusiasm universally excited by the news of their safe return.
Would not the millions of spectators that had thronged Florida to witness their departure, now rush to the other extremity of the Union to welcome them back?
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

All Around the Moon

Chapter XXIV

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FAREWELL TO THE BALTIMORE GUN CLUB.
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The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.
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No doubt he kindly remembers the world-wide sympathy with which our three famous travellers had started on their memorable trip to the Moon.
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If so, he may be able to form some idea of the enthusiasm universally excited by the news of their safe return.
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Would not the millions of spectators that had thronged Florida to witness their departure, now rush to the other extremity of the Union to welcome them back?

Learner Dictionary

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.

Been auxiliary verb US /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.”

Before preposition US /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading “The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.”

Chronicle noun US /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/

A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)

From this reading “The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.”

Details noun US /ˈdetails/

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading “The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.”

Every determiner US /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading “The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.”

Excited adjective US /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

very enthusiastic or eager

From this reading “If so, he may be able to form some idea of the enthusiasm universally excited by the news of their safe return.”

Have auxiliary verb US /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.”

Having auxiliary verb US /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading “The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.”

Last noun US /last/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.”

May modal verb US /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading “The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.”

Might modal verb US /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading “The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.”

Part noun US /part/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.”

Perhaps noun US /perhaps/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.”

Would modal verb US /wʊd/

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

From this reading “Would not the millions of spectators that had thronged Florida to witness their departure, now rush to the other extremity of the Union to welcome them back?”

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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 The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

able

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From this reading If so, he may be able to form some idea of the enthusiasm universally excited by the news of their safe return.

absorbing

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From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

amusing

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From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

back

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From this reading Would not the millions of spectators that had thronged Florida to witness their departure, now rush to the other extremity of the Union to welcome them back?

BALTIMORE

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From this reading FAREWELL TO THE BALTIMORE GUN CLUB.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading If so, he may be able to form some idea of the enthusiasm universally excited by the news of their safe return.

can't

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From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

chapter

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From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

chroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/

A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)

From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

CLUB

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From this reading FAREWELL TO THE BALTIMORE GUN CLUB.

concluded

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From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

culmination

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From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

departure

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From this reading Would not the millions of spectators that had thronged Florida to witness their departure, now rush to the other extremity of the Union to welcome them back?

detailsnounUS /ˈdetails/

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

doubt

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From this reading No doubt he kindly remembers the world-wide sympathy with which our three famous travellers had started on their memorable trip to the Moon.

end

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From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

enthusiasm

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From this reading If so, he may be able to form some idea of the enthusiasm universally excited by the news of their safe return.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

very enthusiastic or eager

From this reading If so, he may be able to form some idea of the enthusiasm universally excited by the news of their safe return.

extraordinary

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From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

extremity

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From this reading Would not the millions of spectators that had thronged Florida to witness their departure, now rush to the other extremity of the Union to welcome them back?

famous

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From this reading No doubt he kindly remembers the world-wide sympathy with which our three famous travellers had started on their memorable trip to the Moon.

FAREWELL

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From this reading FAREWELL TO THE BALTIMORE GUN CLUB.

few

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From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

Florida

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From this reading Would not the millions of spectators that had thronged Florida to witness their departure, now rush to the other extremity of the Union to welcome them back?

form

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From this reading If so, he may be able to form some idea of the enthusiasm universally excited by the news of their safe return.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

giving

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From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

gracious

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From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

GUN

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From this reading FAREWELL TO THE BALTIMORE GUN CLUB.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading No doubt he kindly remembers the world-wide sympathy with which our three famous travellers had started on their memorable trip to the Moon.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading No doubt he kindly remembers the world-wide sympathy with which our three famous travellers had started on their memorable trip to the Moon.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

history

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From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

idea

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From this reading If so, he may be able to form some idea of the enthusiasm universally excited by the news of their safe return.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

indulgent

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From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

instructive

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From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

intense

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From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

interest

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From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

kindly

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From this reading No doubt he kindly remembers the world-wide sympathy with which our three famous travellers had started on their memorable trip to the Moon.

lastnounUS /last/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

memorable

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From this reading No doubt he kindly remembers the world-wide sympathy with which our three famous travellers had started on their memorable trip to the Moon.

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

millions

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From this reading Would not the millions of spectators that had thronged Florida to witness their departure, now rush to the other extremity of the Union to welcome them back?

Moon

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From this reading No doubt he kindly remembers the world-wide sympathy with which our three famous travellers had started on their memorable trip to the Moon.

more

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From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

most

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From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

news

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From this reading If so, he may be able to form some idea of the enthusiasm universally excited by the news of their safe return.

NodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading No doubt he kindly remembers the world-wide sympathy with which our three famous travellers had started on their memorable trip to the Moon.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

now

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From this reading Would not the millions of spectators that had thronged Florida to witness their departure, now rush to the other extremity of the Union to welcome them back?

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading No doubt he kindly remembers the world-wide sympathy with which our three famous travellers had started on their memorable trip to the Moon.

other

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From this reading Would not the millions of spectators that had thronged Florida to witness their departure, now rush to the other extremity of the Union to welcome them back?

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

partnounUS /part/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

perhaps

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From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

propriety

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From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

reached

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From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

reader

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From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

remembers

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From this reading No doubt he kindly remembers the world-wide sympathy with which our three famous travellers had started on their memorable trip to the Moon.

return

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From this reading If so, he may be able to form some idea of the enthusiasm universally excited by the news of their safe return.

rush

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From this reading Would not the millions of spectators that had thronged Florida to witness their departure, now rush to the other extremity of the Union to welcome them back?

safe

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From this reading If so, he may be able to form some idea of the enthusiasm universally excited by the news of their safe return.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading If so, he may be able to form some idea of the enthusiasm universally excited by the news of their safe return.

some

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From this reading If so, he may be able to form some idea of the enthusiasm universally excited by the news of their safe return.

spectators

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From this reading Would not the millions of spectators that had thronged Florida to witness their departure, now rush to the other extremity of the Union to welcome them back?

started

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From this reading No doubt he kindly remembers the world-wide sympathy with which our three famous travellers had started on their memorable trip to the Moon.

sympathy

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From this reading No doubt he kindly remembers the world-wide sympathy with which our three famous travellers had started on their memorable trip to the Moon.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Would not the millions of spectators that had thronged Florida to witness their departure, now rush to the other extremity of the Union to welcome them back?

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading FAREWELL TO THE BALTIMORE GUN CLUB.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading No doubt he kindly remembers the world-wide sympathy with which our three famous travellers had started on their memorable trip to the Moon.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Would not the millions of spectators that had thronged Florida to witness their departure, now rush to the other extremity of the Union to welcome them back?

then

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From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

there

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From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

three

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From this reading No doubt he kindly remembers the world-wide sympathy with which our three famous travellers had started on their memorable trip to the Moon.

thronged

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From this reading Would not the millions of spectators that had thronged Florida to witness their departure, now rush to the other extremity of the Union to welcome them back?

TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading FAREWELL TO THE BALTIMORE GUN CLUB.

travellers

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From this reading No doubt he kindly remembers the world-wide sympathy with which our three famous travellers had started on their memorable trip to the Moon.

trip

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From this reading No doubt he kindly remembers the world-wide sympathy with which our three famous travellers had started on their memorable trip to the Moon.

Union

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From this reading Would not the millions of spectators that had thronged Florida to witness their departure, now rush to the other extremity of the Union to welcome them back?

universally

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From this reading If so, he may be able to form some idea of the enthusiasm universally excited by the news of their safe return.

veracious

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From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

welcome

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From this reading Would not the millions of spectators that had thronged Florida to witness their departure, now rush to the other extremity of the Union to welcome them back?

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading The intense interest of our extraordinary but most veracious history having reached its culmination at the end of the last chapter, our absorbing chronicle might with every propriety have been then and there concluded; but we can't part from our gracious and most indulgent reader before giving him a few more details which may be instructive perhaps, if not amusing.

witness

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From this reading Would not the millions of spectators that had thronged Florida to witness their departure, now rush to the other extremity of the Union to welcome them back?

world-wide

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From this reading No doubt he kindly remembers the world-wide sympathy with which our three famous travellers had started on their memorable trip to the Moon.

Wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

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

From this reading Would not the millions of spectators that had thronged Florida to witness their departure, now rush to the other extremity of the Union to welcome them back?