Complete classic literature • Five-line readings • Clear US narration
VELMORA ACADEMY
Academy of Archival Languages & Memory Studies
Menu Close
Dick and His Cat, and Other Tales
Dick and His Cat, and Other Tales

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Dick and His Cat, and Other Tales is here in full — 450 sentences across 90 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Cover illustration for Dick and His Cat, and Other Tales
Context Illustration Reading 1/90 · 5 lines
English subtitles · tap any word to listen 1 / 5
AUTHOR OF "WORKERS WITHOUT WAGE," "A NARROW, NARROW WORLD," "A STORY OF WINGS," ETC., ETC.
In the Section of the Code for 1894-5, dealing with Reading Books, occur the words "Passages impressing on the children the duty of gentleness and consideration for others, and that of the humane treatment of animals may also be widely introduced."
It is in the hope of encouraging that humane treatment of animals, which in the hands of a sympathetic teacher may so easily and naturally be made the first step towards the "gentleness and consideration for others," that this series has been prepared.
It is hoped now that the teaching of humanity has received official recognition, that those who have charge of the young will recognize its importance, and will realise that unless the cultivation of the heart runs _pari passu_ with that of the head, the spread of education may become a curse instead of a blessing.
The Editors are much indebted to the R.S.P.C.C. for permission to reprint "Trusty" and "Out in the Cold."
0:00 / 0:00
Speed 0.75x
AI-generated narration by OpenAI · Slow US English
LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
Editorial verification pending

A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Dick and His Cat, and Other Tales

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Dick and His Cat, and Other Tales is here in full — 450 sentences across 90 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/90 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
AUTHOR OF "WORKERS WITHOUT WAGE," "A NARROW, NARROW WORLD," "A STORY OF WINGS," ETC., ETC.
Line 2
In the Section of the Code for 1894-5, dealing with Reading Books, occur the words "Passages impressing on the children the duty of gentleness and consideration for others, and that of the humane treatment of animals may also be widely introduced."
Line 3
It is in the hope of encouraging that humane treatment of animals, which in the hands of a sympathetic teacher may so easily and naturally be made the first step towards the "gentleness and consideration for others," that this series has been prepared.
Line 4
It is hoped now that the teaching of humanity has received official recognition, that those who have charge of the young will recognize its importance, and will realise that unless the cultivation of the heart runs _pari passu_ with that of the head, the spread of education may become a curse instead of a blessing.
Line 5
The Editors are much indebted to the R.S.P.C.C. for permission to reprint "Trusty" and "Out in the Cold."

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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

cultivation noun US /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/

socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners

From this reading “It is hoped now that the teaching of humanity has received official recognition, that those who have charge of the young will recognize its importance, and will realise that unless the cultivation of the heart runs _pari passu_ with that of the head, the spread of education may become a curse instead of a blessing.”

Editors noun US /ˈedɪtərz/

plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading “The Editors are much indebted to the R.S.P.C.C. for permission to reprint "Trusty" and "Out in the Cold."”

humane adjective US /hjuːˈmeɪn/

pertaining to or concerned with the humanities

From this reading “In the Section of the Code for 1894-5, dealing with Reading Books, occur the words "Passages impressing on the children the duty of gentleness and consideration for others, and that of the humane treatment of animals may also be widely introduced."”

impressing verb US /ˌɪmˈpresɪŋ/

-ing form of “impress” — have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

From this reading “In the Section of the Code for 1894-5, dealing with Reading Books, occur the words "Passages impressing on the children the duty of gentleness and consideration for others, and that of the humane treatment of animals may also be widely introduced."”

indebted adjective US /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/

owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc

From this reading “The Editors are much indebted to the R.S.P.C.C. for permission to reprint "Trusty" and "Out in the Cold."”

reprint noun US /riˈprɪnt/

a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale

From this reading “The Editors are much indebted to the R.S.P.C.C. for permission to reprint "Trusty" and "Out in the Cold."”

Trusty noun US /ˈtrʌsti/

a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges

From this reading “The Editors are much indebted to the R.S.P.C.C. for permission to reprint "Trusty" and "Out in the Cold."”

wage noun US /weɪdʒ/

something that remunerates

From this reading “AUTHOR OF "WORKERS WITHOUT WAGE," "A NARROW, NARROW WORLD," "A STORY OF WINGS," ETC., ETC.”

All words in this reading · 106

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

1894

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

From this reading In the Section of the Code for 1894-5, dealing with Reading Books, occur the words "Passages impressing on the children the duty of gentleness and consideration for others, and that of the humane treatment of animals may also be widely introduced."

5

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

From this reading In the Section of the Code for 1894-5, dealing with Reading Books, occur the words "Passages impressing on the children the duty of gentleness and consideration for others, and that of the humane treatment of animals may also be widely introduced."

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "WORKERS WITHOUT WAGE," "A NARROW, NARROW WORLD," "A STORY OF WINGS," ETC., ETC.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading In the Section of the Code for 1894-5, dealing with Reading Books, occur the words "Passages impressing on the children the duty of gentleness and consideration for others, and that of the humane treatment of animals may also be widely introduced."

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading In the Section of the Code for 1894-5, dealing with Reading Books, occur the words "Passages impressing on the children the duty of gentleness and consideration for others, and that of the humane treatment of animals may also be widely introduced."

animalsnounUS /ˈænəməlz/

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading In the Section of the Code for 1894-5, dealing with Reading Books, occur the words "Passages impressing on the children the duty of gentleness and consideration for others, and that of the humane treatment of animals may also be widely introduced."

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading The Editors are much indebted to the R.S.P.C.C. for permission to reprint "Trusty" and "Out in the Cold."

AUTHORnounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "WORKERS WITHOUT WAGE," "A NARROW, NARROW WORLD," "A STORY OF WINGS," ETC., ETC.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading In the Section of the Code for 1894-5, dealing with Reading Books, occur the words "Passages impressing on the children the duty of gentleness and consideration for others, and that of the humane treatment of animals may also be widely introduced."

becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It is hoped now that the teaching of humanity has received official recognition, that those who have charge of the young will recognize its importance, and will realise that unless the cultivation of the heart runs _pari passu_ with that of the head, the spread of education may become a curse instead of a blessing.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It is in the hope of encouraging that humane treatment of animals, which in the hands of a sympathetic teacher may so easily and naturally be made the first step towards the "gentleness and consideration for others," that this series has been prepared.

blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/

the formal act of approving

From this reading It is hoped now that the teaching of humanity has received official recognition, that those who have charge of the young will recognize its importance, and will realise that unless the cultivation of the heart runs _pari passu_ with that of the head, the spread of education may become a curse instead of a blessing.

BooksnounUS /bʊks/

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading In the Section of the Code for 1894-5, dealing with Reading Books, occur the words "Passages impressing on the children the duty of gentleness and consideration for others, and that of the humane treatment of animals may also be widely introduced."

CnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading The Editors are much indebted to the R.S.P.C.C. for permission to reprint "Trusty" and "Out in the Cold."

chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading It is hoped now that the teaching of humanity has received official recognition, that those who have charge of the young will recognize its importance, and will realise that unless the cultivation of the heart runs _pari passu_ with that of the head, the spread of education may become a curse instead of a blessing.

childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading In the Section of the Code for 1894-5, dealing with Reading Books, occur the words "Passages impressing on the children the duty of gentleness and consideration for others, and that of the humane treatment of animals may also be widely introduced."

CodenounUS /koʊd/

a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)

From this reading In the Section of the Code for 1894-5, dealing with Reading Books, occur the words "Passages impressing on the children the duty of gentleness and consideration for others, and that of the humane treatment of animals may also be widely introduced."

ColdadjectiveUS /koʊld/

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The Editors are much indebted to the R.S.P.C.C. for permission to reprint "Trusty" and "Out in the Cold."

considerationnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃən/

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading In the Section of the Code for 1894-5, dealing with Reading Books, occur the words "Passages impressing on the children the duty of gentleness and consideration for others, and that of the humane treatment of animals may also be widely introduced."

cultivationnounUS /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/

socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners

From this reading It is hoped now that the teaching of humanity has received official recognition, that those who have charge of the young will recognize its importance, and will realise that unless the cultivation of the heart runs _pari passu_ with that of the head, the spread of education may become a curse instead of a blessing.

cursenounUS /kɜːrs/

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading It is hoped now that the teaching of humanity has received official recognition, that those who have charge of the young will recognize its importance, and will realise that unless the cultivation of the heart runs _pari passu_ with that of the head, the spread of education may become a curse instead of a blessing.

dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/

method or manner of conduct in relation to others

From this reading In the Section of the Code for 1894-5, dealing with Reading Books, occur the words "Passages impressing on the children the duty of gentleness and consideration for others, and that of the humane treatment of animals may also be widely introduced."

dutynounUS /ˈduːti/

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading In the Section of the Code for 1894-5, dealing with Reading Books, occur the words "Passages impressing on the children the duty of gentleness and consideration for others, and that of the humane treatment of animals may also be widely introduced."

easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading It is in the hope of encouraging that humane treatment of animals, which in the hands of a sympathetic teacher may so easily and naturally be made the first step towards the "gentleness and consideration for others," that this series has been prepared.

EditorsnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/

plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading The Editors are much indebted to the R.S.P.C.C. for permission to reprint "Trusty" and "Out in the Cold."

educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading It is hoped now that the teaching of humanity has received official recognition, that those who have charge of the young will recognize its importance, and will realise that unless the cultivation of the heart runs _pari passu_ with that of the head, the spread of education may become a curse instead of a blessing.

encouragingadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/

giving courage or confidence or hope

From this reading It is in the hope of encouraging that humane treatment of animals, which in the hands of a sympathetic teacher may so easily and naturally be made the first step towards the "gentleness and consideration for others," that this series has been prepared.

ETC

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "WORKERS WITHOUT WAGE," "A NARROW, NARROW WORLD," "A STORY OF WINGS," ETC., ETC.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It is in the hope of encouraging that humane treatment of animals, which in the hands of a sympathetic teacher may so easily and naturally be made the first step towards the "gentleness and consideration for others," that this series has been prepared.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the Section of the Code for 1894-5, dealing with Reading Books, occur the words "Passages impressing on the children the duty of gentleness and consideration for others, and that of the humane treatment of animals may also be widely introduced."

gentlenessnounUS /ˈdʒentəlnəs/

the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual

From this reading In the Section of the Code for 1894-5, dealing with Reading Books, occur the words "Passages impressing on the children the duty of gentleness and consideration for others, and that of the humane treatment of animals may also be widely introduced."

handsnounUS /hændz/

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading It is in the hope of encouraging that humane treatment of animals, which in the hands of a sympathetic teacher may so easily and naturally be made the first step towards the "gentleness and consideration for others," that this series has been prepared.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading It is in the hope of encouraging that humane treatment of animals, which in the hands of a sympathetic teacher may so easily and naturally be made the first step towards the "gentleness and consideration for others," that this series has been prepared.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It is hoped now that the teaching of humanity has received official recognition, that those who have charge of the young will recognize its importance, and will realise that unless the cultivation of the heart runs _pari passu_ with that of the head, the spread of education may become a curse instead of a blessing.

headnounUS /hed/

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading It is hoped now that the teaching of humanity has received official recognition, that those who have charge of the young will recognize its importance, and will realise that unless the cultivation of the heart runs _pari passu_ with that of the head, the spread of education may become a curse instead of a blessing.

heartnounUS /hɑːrt/

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading It is hoped now that the teaching of humanity has received official recognition, that those who have charge of the young will recognize its importance, and will realise that unless the cultivation of the heart runs _pari passu_ with that of the head, the spread of education may become a curse instead of a blessing.

hopenounUS /hoʊp/

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading It is in the hope of encouraging that humane treatment of animals, which in the hands of a sympathetic teacher may so easily and naturally be made the first step towards the "gentleness and consideration for others," that this series has been prepared.

hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading It is hoped now that the teaching of humanity has received official recognition, that those who have charge of the young will recognize its importance, and will realise that unless the cultivation of the heart runs _pari passu_ with that of the head, the spread of education may become a curse instead of a blessing.

humaneadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmeɪn/

pertaining to or concerned with the humanities

From this reading In the Section of the Code for 1894-5, dealing with Reading Books, occur the words "Passages impressing on the children the duty of gentleness and consideration for others, and that of the humane treatment of animals may also be widely introduced."

humanitynounUS /hjuːˈmænɪti/

the quality of being humane

From this reading It is hoped now that the teaching of humanity has received official recognition, that those who have charge of the young will recognize its importance, and will realise that unless the cultivation of the heart runs _pari passu_ with that of the head, the spread of education may become a curse instead of a blessing.

importancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading It is hoped now that the teaching of humanity has received official recognition, that those who have charge of the young will recognize its importance, and will realise that unless the cultivation of the heart runs _pari passu_ with that of the head, the spread of education may become a curse instead of a blessing.

impressingverbUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪŋ/

-ing form of “impress” — have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

From this reading In the Section of the Code for 1894-5, dealing with Reading Books, occur the words "Passages impressing on the children the duty of gentleness and consideration for others, and that of the humane treatment of animals may also be widely introduced."

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading In the Section of the Code for 1894-5, dealing with Reading Books, occur the words "Passages impressing on the children the duty of gentleness and consideration for others, and that of the humane treatment of animals may also be widely introduced."

indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/

owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc

From this reading The Editors are much indebted to the R.S.P.C.C. for permission to reprint "Trusty" and "Out in the Cold."

insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading It is hoped now that the teaching of humanity has received official recognition, that those who have charge of the young will recognize its importance, and will realise that unless the cultivation of the heart runs _pari passu_ with that of the head, the spread of education may become a curse instead of a blessing.

introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading In the Section of the Code for 1894-5, dealing with Reading Books, occur the words "Passages impressing on the children the duty of gentleness and consideration for others, and that of the humane treatment of animals may also be widely introduced."

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading It is in the hope of encouraging that humane treatment of animals, which in the hands of a sympathetic teacher may so easily and naturally be made the first step towards the "gentleness and consideration for others," that this series has been prepared.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is in the hope of encouraging that humane treatment of animals, which in the hands of a sympathetic teacher may so easily and naturally be made the first step towards the "gentleness and consideration for others," that this series has been prepared.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It is hoped now that the teaching of humanity has received official recognition, that those who have charge of the young will recognize its importance, and will realise that unless the cultivation of the heart runs _pari passu_ with that of the head, the spread of education may become a curse instead of a blessing.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It is in the hope of encouraging that humane treatment of animals, which in the hands of a sympathetic teacher may so easily and naturally be made the first step towards the "gentleness and consideration for others," that this series has been prepared.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading In the Section of the Code for 1894-5, dealing with Reading Books, occur the words "Passages impressing on the children the duty of gentleness and consideration for others, and that of the humane treatment of animals may also be widely introduced."

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The Editors are much indebted to the R.S.P.C.C. for permission to reprint "Trusty" and "Out in the Cold."

NARROWverbUS /ˈneroʊ/

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading AUTHOR OF "WORKERS WITHOUT WAGE," "A NARROW, NARROW WORLD," "A STORY OF WINGS," ETC., ETC.

naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/

as might be expected

From this reading It is in the hope of encouraging that humane treatment of animals, which in the hands of a sympathetic teacher may so easily and naturally be made the first step towards the "gentleness and consideration for others," that this series has been prepared.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It is hoped now that the teaching of humanity has received official recognition, that those who have charge of the young will recognize its importance, and will realise that unless the cultivation of the heart runs _pari passu_ with that of the head, the spread of education may become a curse instead of a blessing.

occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/

come to pass

From this reading In the Section of the Code for 1894-5, dealing with Reading Books, occur the words "Passages impressing on the children the duty of gentleness and consideration for others, and that of the humane treatment of animals may also be widely introduced."

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF "WORKERS WITHOUT WAGE," "A NARROW, NARROW WORLD," "A STORY OF WINGS," ETC., ETC.

officialadjectiveUS /əˈfɪʃəl/

having official authority or sanction

From this reading It is hoped now that the teaching of humanity has received official recognition, that those who have charge of the young will recognize its importance, and will realise that unless the cultivation of the heart runs _pari passu_ with that of the head, the spread of education may become a curse instead of a blessing.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the Section of the Code for 1894-5, dealing with Reading Books, occur the words "Passages impressing on the children the duty of gentleness and consideration for others, and that of the humane treatment of animals may also be widely introduced."

others

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

From this reading In the Section of the Code for 1894-5, dealing with Reading Books, occur the words "Passages impressing on the children the duty of gentleness and consideration for others, and that of the humane treatment of animals may also be widely introduced."

OutadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The Editors are much indebted to the R.S.P.C.C. for permission to reprint "Trusty" and "Out in the Cold."

PnounUS /piː/

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading The Editors are much indebted to the R.S.P.C.C. for permission to reprint "Trusty" and "Out in the Cold."

pari

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

From this reading It is hoped now that the teaching of humanity has received official recognition, that those who have charge of the young will recognize its importance, and will realise that unless the cultivation of the heart runs _pari passu_ with that of the head, the spread of education may become a curse instead of a blessing.

PassagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading In the Section of the Code for 1894-5, dealing with Reading Books, occur the words "Passages impressing on the children the duty of gentleness and consideration for others, and that of the humane treatment of animals may also be widely introduced."

passu

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

From this reading It is hoped now that the teaching of humanity has received official recognition, that those who have charge of the young will recognize its importance, and will realise that unless the cultivation of the heart runs _pari passu_ with that of the head, the spread of education may become a curse instead of a blessing.

permissionnounUS /pərˈmɪʃən/

approval to do something

From this reading The Editors are much indebted to the R.S.P.C.C. for permission to reprint "Trusty" and "Out in the Cold."

preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading It is in the hope of encouraging that humane treatment of animals, which in the hands of a sympathetic teacher may so easily and naturally be made the first step towards the "gentleness and consideration for others," that this series has been prepared.

RnounUS /ɑːr/

a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

From this reading The Editors are much indebted to the R.S.P.C.C. for permission to reprint "Trusty" and "Out in the Cold."

ReadingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading In the Section of the Code for 1894-5, dealing with Reading Books, occur the words "Passages impressing on the children the duty of gentleness and consideration for others, and that of the humane treatment of animals may also be widely introduced."

realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading It is hoped now that the teaching of humanity has received official recognition, that those who have charge of the young will recognize its importance, and will realise that unless the cultivation of the heart runs _pari passu_ with that of the head, the spread of education may become a curse instead of a blessing.

receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading It is hoped now that the teaching of humanity has received official recognition, that those who have charge of the young will recognize its importance, and will realise that unless the cultivation of the heart runs _pari passu_ with that of the head, the spread of education may become a curse instead of a blessing.

recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading It is hoped now that the teaching of humanity has received official recognition, that those who have charge of the young will recognize its importance, and will realise that unless the cultivation of the heart runs _pari passu_ with that of the head, the spread of education may become a curse instead of a blessing.

recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading It is hoped now that the teaching of humanity has received official recognition, that those who have charge of the young will recognize its importance, and will realise that unless the cultivation of the heart runs _pari passu_ with that of the head, the spread of education may become a curse instead of a blessing.

reprintnounUS /riˈprɪnt/

a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale

From this reading The Editors are much indebted to the R.S.P.C.C. for permission to reprint "Trusty" and "Out in the Cold."

runsnounUS /rʌnz/

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading It is hoped now that the teaching of humanity has received official recognition, that those who have charge of the young will recognize its importance, and will realise that unless the cultivation of the heart runs _pari passu_ with that of the head, the spread of education may become a curse instead of a blessing.

SnounUS /es/

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

From this reading The Editors are much indebted to the R.S.P.C.C. for permission to reprint "Trusty" and "Out in the Cold."

SectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading In the Section of the Code for 1894-5, dealing with Reading Books, occur the words "Passages impressing on the children the duty of gentleness and consideration for others, and that of the humane treatment of animals may also be widely introduced."

seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading It is in the hope of encouraging that humane treatment of animals, which in the hands of a sympathetic teacher may so easily and naturally be made the first step towards the "gentleness and consideration for others," that this series has been prepared.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It is in the hope of encouraging that humane treatment of animals, which in the hands of a sympathetic teacher may so easily and naturally be made the first step towards the "gentleness and consideration for others," that this series has been prepared.

spreadverbUS /spred/

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading It is hoped now that the teaching of humanity has received official recognition, that those who have charge of the young will recognize its importance, and will realise that unless the cultivation of the heart runs _pari passu_ with that of the head, the spread of education may become a curse instead of a blessing.

stepnounUS /step/

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading It is in the hope of encouraging that humane treatment of animals, which in the hands of a sympathetic teacher may so easily and naturally be made the first step towards the "gentleness and consideration for others," that this series has been prepared.

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 AUTHOR OF "WORKERS WITHOUT WAGE," "A NARROW, NARROW WORLD," "A STORY OF WINGS," ETC., ETC.

sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/

of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system

From this reading It is in the hope of encouraging that humane treatment of animals, which in the hands of a sympathetic teacher may so easily and naturally be made the first step towards the "gentleness and consideration for others," that this series has been prepared.

teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading It is in the hope of encouraging that humane treatment of animals, which in the hands of a sympathetic teacher may so easily and naturally be made the first step towards the "gentleness and consideration for others," that this series has been prepared.

teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/

the profession of a teacher

From this reading It is hoped now that the teaching of humanity has received official recognition, that those who have charge of the young will recognize its importance, and will realise that unless the cultivation of the heart runs _pari passu_ with that of the head, the spread of education may become a curse instead of a blessing.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the Section of the Code for 1894-5, dealing with Reading Books, occur the words "Passages impressing on the children the duty of gentleness and consideration for others, and that of the humane treatment of animals may also be widely introduced."

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading In the Section of the Code for 1894-5, dealing with Reading Books, occur the words "Passages impressing on the children the duty of gentleness and consideration for others, and that of the humane treatment of animals may also be widely introduced."

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading It is in the hope of encouraging that humane treatment of animals, which in the hands of a sympathetic teacher may so easily and naturally be made the first step towards the "gentleness and consideration for others," that this series has been prepared.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It is hoped now that the teaching of humanity has received official recognition, that those who have charge of the young will recognize its importance, and will realise that unless the cultivation of the heart runs _pari passu_ with that of the head, the spread of education may become a curse instead of a blessing.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The Editors are much indebted to the R.S.P.C.C. for permission to reprint "Trusty" and "Out in the Cold."

towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/

in the direction of

From this reading It is in the hope of encouraging that humane treatment of animals, which in the hands of a sympathetic teacher may so easily and naturally be made the first step towards the "gentleness and consideration for others," that this series has been prepared.

treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading In the Section of the Code for 1894-5, dealing with Reading Books, occur the words "Passages impressing on the children the duty of gentleness and consideration for others, and that of the humane treatment of animals may also be widely introduced."

TrustynounUS /ˈtrʌsti/

a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges

From this reading The Editors are much indebted to the R.S.P.C.C. for permission to reprint "Trusty" and "Out in the Cold."

unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/

except if; if not

From this reading It is hoped now that the teaching of humanity has received official recognition, that those who have charge of the young will recognize its importance, and will realise that unless the cultivation of the heart runs _pari passu_ with that of the head, the spread of education may become a curse instead of a blessing.

WAGEnounUS /weɪdʒ/

something that remunerates

From this reading AUTHOR OF "WORKERS WITHOUT WAGE," "A NARROW, NARROW WORLD," "A STORY OF WINGS," ETC., ETC.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading It is in the hope of encouraging that humane treatment of animals, which in the hands of a sympathetic teacher may so easily and naturally be made the first step towards the "gentleness and consideration for others," that this series has been prepared.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading It is hoped now that the teaching of humanity has received official recognition, that those who have charge of the young will recognize its importance, and will realise that unless the cultivation of the heart runs _pari passu_ with that of the head, the spread of education may become a curse instead of a blessing.

widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/

to a great degree

From this reading In the Section of the Code for 1894-5, dealing with Reading Books, occur the words "Passages impressing on the children the duty of gentleness and consideration for others, and that of the humane treatment of animals may also be widely introduced."

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It is hoped now that the teaching of humanity has received official recognition, that those who have charge of the young will recognize its importance, and will realise that unless the cultivation of the heart runs _pari passu_ with that of the head, the spread of education may become a curse instead of a blessing.

WINGSnounUS /wɪŋz/

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading AUTHOR OF "WORKERS WITHOUT WAGE," "A NARROW, NARROW WORLD," "A STORY OF WINGS," ETC., ETC.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the Section of the Code for 1894-5, dealing with Reading Books, occur the words "Passages impressing on the children the duty of gentleness and consideration for others, and that of the humane treatment of animals may also be widely introduced."

WITHOUTprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading AUTHOR OF "WORKERS WITHOUT WAGE," "A NARROW, NARROW WORLD," "A STORY OF WINGS," ETC., ETC.

wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/

the words that are spoken

From this reading In the Section of the Code for 1894-5, dealing with Reading Books, occur the words "Passages impressing on the children the duty of gentleness and consideration for others, and that of the humane treatment of animals may also be widely introduced."

WORKERSnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/

plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading AUTHOR OF "WORKERS WITHOUT WAGE," "A NARROW, NARROW WORLD," "A STORY OF WINGS," ETC., ETC.

WORLDnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading AUTHOR OF "WORKERS WITHOUT WAGE," "A NARROW, NARROW WORLD," "A STORY OF WINGS," ETC., ETC.

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It is hoped now that the teaching of humanity has received official recognition, that those who have charge of the young will recognize its importance, and will realise that unless the cultivation of the heart runs _pari passu_ with that of the head, the spread of education may become a curse instead of a blessing.

Chapter 1 of Dick and His Cat, and Other Tales by Edith [Editor] Carrington holds 450 sentences, grouped into 90 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.

What does chapter 1 of Dick and His Cat, and Other Tales contain?

Chapter 1 holds 450 sentences of Dick and His Cat, and Other Tales, unabridged, divided into 90 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 1 of Dick and His Cat, and Other Tales by Edith [Editor] Carrington exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 450 sentences, grouped into 90 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

How do I study chapter 1 of Dick and His Cat, and Other Tales?

Work through the 90 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 90 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 1 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 1 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading Dick and His Cat, and Other Tales

Common questions about reading Dick and His Cat, and Other Tales by Edith [Editor] Carrington on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of Dick and His Cat, and Other Tales?

Yes. All 2591 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #28351 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of Dick and His Cat, and Other Tales is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #28351, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does Dick and His Cat, and Other Tales take to read?

About 215 minutes of reading across 519 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read Dick and His Cat, and Other Tales section by section

How to work through Dick and His Cat, and Other Tales section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 6 chapters of Dick and His Cat, and Other Tales to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in Dick and His Cat, and Other Tales

Words and structures a reader meets early in Dick and His Cat, and Other Tales, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Author
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Dick and His Cat, and Other Tales; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Workers
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Dick and His Cat, and Other Tales; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Without
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Dick and His Cat, and Other Tales; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Narrow
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Dick and His Cat, and Other Tales; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.