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Ernest Maltravers — Volume 05
Ernest Maltravers — Volume 05

Chapter II · Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of Ernest Maltravers — Volume 05 is here in full — 23 sentences across 5 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron Lytton • Curated US English Learning Edition
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"Je trouve que c'est une folie de vouloir etudier le monde en simple spectateur.
* * * Dans l'ecole du monde, comme dans cette de l'amour, il faut commencer par pratiquer cc qu'on veut apprendre."*--ROUSSEAU.
* I find that it is a folly to wish to study the world like a simple spectator.
* * * In the school of the world, as in that of love, it is necessary to begin by practising what we wish to learn.
ERNEST MALTRAVERS was now fairly launched upon the wide ocean of London.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Ernest Maltravers — Volume 05

Chapter II · Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of Ernest Maltravers — Volume 05 is here in full — 23 sentences across 5 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/4 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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"Je trouve que c'est une folie de vouloir etudier le monde en simple spectateur.
Line 2
* * * Dans l'ecole du monde, comme dans cette de l'amour, il faut commencer par pratiquer cc qu'on veut apprendre."*--ROUSSEAU.
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* I find that it is a folly to wish to study the world like a simple spectator.
/aɪ faɪnd ðæt ɪt ɪz ə ˈfɑːli tuː wɪʃ tuː ˈstʌdi ðə wɜːrld laɪk ə ˈsɪmpəl ˈspekteɪtər/
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* * * In the school of the world, as in that of love, it is necessary to begin by practising what we wish to learn.
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ERNEST MALTRAVERS was now fairly launched upon the wide ocean of London.

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.

fairly adverb US /ˈferli/

to certain extent or degree

From this reading “ERNEST MALTRAVERS was now fairly launched upon the wide ocean of London.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
folly noun US /ˈfɑːli/

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading “* I find that it is a folly to wish to study the world like a simple spectator.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
launched verb US /lɔːntʃt/

past form of “launch” — set up or found

From this reading “ERNEST MALTRAVERS was now fairly launched upon the wide ocean of London.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ocean noun US /ˈoʊʃən/

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading “ERNEST MALTRAVERS was now fairly launched upon the wide ocean of London.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
par noun US /pɑːr/

(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course

From this reading “* * * Dans l'ecole du monde, comme dans cette de l'amour, il faut commencer par pratiquer cc qu'on veut apprendre."*--ROUSSEAU.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
rousseau noun US /ruːˈsoʊ/

French philosopher and writer born in Switzerland; believed that the natural goodness of man was warped by society; ideas influenced the French Revolution (1712-1778)

From this reading “* * * Dans l'ecole du monde, comme dans cette de l'amour, il faut commencer par pratiquer cc qu'on veut apprendre."*--ROUSSEAU.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
spectator noun US /ˈspekteɪtər/

a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading “* I find that it is a folly to wish to study the world like a simple spectator.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
study noun US /ˈstʌdi/

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading “* I find that it is a folly to wish to study the world like a simple spectator.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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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.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading * I find that it is a folly to wish to study the world like a simple spectator.

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apprendre

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From this reading * * * Dans l'ecole du monde, comme dans cette de l'amour, il faut commencer par pratiquer cc qu'on veut apprendre."*--ROUSSEAU.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading * * * In the school of the world, as in that of love, it is necessary to begin by practising what we wish to learn.

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beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading * * * In the school of the world, as in that of love, it is necessary to begin by practising what we wish to learn.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading * * * In the school of the world, as in that of love, it is necessary to begin by practising what we wish to learn.

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c'est

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From this reading "Je trouve que c'est une folie de vouloir etudier le monde en simple spectateur.

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ccnounUS /ˌsiːˈsiː/

a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter

From this reading * * * Dans l'ecole du monde, comme dans cette de l'amour, il faut commencer par pratiquer cc qu'on veut apprendre."*--ROUSSEAU.

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cette

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From this reading * * * Dans l'ecole du monde, comme dans cette de l'amour, il faut commencer par pratiquer cc qu'on veut apprendre."*--ROUSSEAU.

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comme

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From this reading * * * Dans l'ecole du monde, comme dans cette de l'amour, il faut commencer par pratiquer cc qu'on veut apprendre."*--ROUSSEAU.

Pending verification
commencer

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From this reading * * * Dans l'ecole du monde, comme dans cette de l'amour, il faut commencer par pratiquer cc qu'on veut apprendre."*--ROUSSEAU.

Pending verification
Dans

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From this reading * * * Dans l'ecole du monde, comme dans cette de l'amour, il faut commencer par pratiquer cc qu'on veut apprendre."*--ROUSSEAU.

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denounUS /diː/

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading "Je trouve que c'est une folie de vouloir etudier le monde en simple spectateur.

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du

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From this reading * * * Dans l'ecole du monde, comme dans cette de l'amour, il faut commencer par pratiquer cc qu'on veut apprendre."*--ROUSSEAU.

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ennounUS /en/

half the width of an em

From this reading "Je trouve que c'est une folie de vouloir etudier le monde en simple spectateur.

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ERNEST

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From this reading ERNEST MALTRAVERS was now fairly launched upon the wide ocean of London.

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etudier

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From this reading "Je trouve que c'est une folie de vouloir etudier le monde en simple spectateur.

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fairlyadverbUS /ˈferli/

to certain extent or degree

From this reading ERNEST MALTRAVERS was now fairly launched upon the wide ocean of London.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
faut

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

From this reading * * * Dans l'ecole du monde, comme dans cette de l'amour, il faut commencer par pratiquer cc qu'on veut apprendre."*--ROUSSEAU.

Pending verification
findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading * I find that it is a folly to wish to study the world like a simple spectator.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
folienoun

(psychiatry) a psychological disorder of thought or emotion; a more neutral term than mental illness

From this reading "Je trouve que c'est une folie de vouloir etudier le monde en simple spectateur.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
follynounUS /ˈfɑːli/

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading * I find that it is a folly to wish to study the world like a simple spectator.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading * I find that it is a folly to wish to study the world like a simple spectator.

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ilnounUS /ɪl/

a midwestern state in north-central United States

From this reading * * * Dans l'ecole du monde, comme dans cette de l'amour, il faut commencer par pratiquer cc qu'on veut apprendre."*--ROUSSEAU.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading * * * In the school of the world, as in that of love, it is necessary to begin by practising what we wish to learn.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading * I find that it is a folly to wish to study the world like a simple spectator.

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itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading * I find that it is a folly to wish to study the world like a simple spectator.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
Je

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

From this reading "Je trouve que c'est une folie de vouloir etudier le monde en simple spectateur.

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l'amour

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From this reading * * * Dans l'ecole du monde, comme dans cette de l'amour, il faut commencer par pratiquer cc qu'on veut apprendre."*--ROUSSEAU.

Pending verification
l'ecole

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

From this reading * * * Dans l'ecole du monde, comme dans cette de l'amour, il faut commencer par pratiquer cc qu'on veut apprendre."*--ROUSSEAU.

Pending verification
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/

past form of “launch” — set up or found

From this reading ERNEST MALTRAVERS was now fairly launched upon the wide ocean of London.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lenounUS /lə/

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading "Je trouve que c'est une folie de vouloir etudier le monde en simple spectateur.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading * * * In the school of the world, as in that of love, it is necessary to begin by practising what we wish to learn.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading * I find that it is a folly to wish to study the world like a simple spectator.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading ERNEST MALTRAVERS was now fairly launched upon the wide ocean of London.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading * * * In the school of the world, as in that of love, it is necessary to begin by practising what we wish to learn.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MALTRAVERS

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

From this reading ERNEST MALTRAVERS was now fairly launched upon the wide ocean of London.

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monde

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

From this reading "Je trouve que c'est une folie de vouloir etudier le monde en simple spectateur.

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necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/

absolutely essential

From this reading * * * In the school of the world, as in that of love, it is necessary to begin by practising what we wish to learn.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
nowadverbUS /naʊ/

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

From this reading ERNEST MALTRAVERS was now fairly launched upon the wide ocean of London.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
oceannounUS /ˈoʊʃən/

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading ERNEST MALTRAVERS was now fairly launched upon the wide ocean of London.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading * * * In the school of the world, as in that of love, it is necessary to begin by practising what we wish to learn.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
parnounUS /pɑːr/

(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course

From this reading * * * Dans l'ecole du monde, comme dans cette de l'amour, il faut commencer par pratiquer cc qu'on veut apprendre."*--ROUSSEAU.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
practising

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

From this reading * * * In the school of the world, as in that of love, it is necessary to begin by practising what we wish to learn.

Pending verification
pratiquer

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

From this reading * * * Dans l'ecole du monde, comme dans cette de l'amour, il faut commencer par pratiquer cc qu'on veut apprendre."*--ROUSSEAU.

Pending verification
qu'on

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

From this reading * * * Dans l'ecole du monde, comme dans cette de l'amour, il faut commencer par pratiquer cc qu'on veut apprendre."*--ROUSSEAU.

Pending verification
que

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

From this reading "Je trouve que c'est une folie de vouloir etudier le monde en simple spectateur.

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ROUSSEAUnounUS /ruːˈsoʊ/

French philosopher and writer born in Switzerland; believed that the natural goodness of man was warped by society; ideas influenced the French Revolution (1712-1778)

From this reading * * * Dans l'ecole du monde, comme dans cette de l'amour, il faut commencer par pratiquer cc qu'on veut apprendre."*--ROUSSEAU.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
schoolnounUS /skuːl/

an educational institution

From this reading * * * In the school of the world, as in that of love, it is necessary to begin by practising what we wish to learn.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading "Je trouve que c'est une folie de vouloir etudier le monde en simple spectateur.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
spectateur

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

From this reading "Je trouve que c'est une folie de vouloir etudier le monde en simple spectateur.

Pending verification
spectatornounUS /ˈspekteɪtər/

a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading * I find that it is a folly to wish to study the world like a simple spectator.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading * I find that it is a folly to wish to study the world like a simple spectator.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading * I find that it is a folly to wish to study the world like a simple spectator.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading * I find that it is a folly to wish to study the world like a simple spectator.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading * I find that it is a folly to wish to study the world like a simple spectator.

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trouve

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

From this reading "Je trouve que c'est une folie de vouloir etudier le monde en simple spectateur.

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une

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From this reading "Je trouve que c'est une folie de vouloir etudier le monde en simple spectateur.

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uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading ERNEST MALTRAVERS was now fairly launched upon the wide ocean of London.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
veut

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

From this reading * * * Dans l'ecole du monde, comme dans cette de l'amour, il faut commencer par pratiquer cc qu'on veut apprendre."*--ROUSSEAU.

Pending verification
vouloir

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

From this reading "Je trouve que c'est une folie de vouloir etudier le monde en simple spectateur.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading ERNEST MALTRAVERS was now fairly launched upon the wide ocean of London.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading * * * In the school of the world, as in that of love, it is necessary to begin by practising what we wish to learn.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading * * * In the school of the world, as in that of love, it is necessary to begin by practising what we wish to learn.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading ERNEST MALTRAVERS was now fairly launched upon the wide ocean of London.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/

hope for; have a wish

From this reading * I find that it is a folly to wish to study the world like a simple spectator.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading * I find that it is a folly to wish to study the world like a simple spectator.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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