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Feats on the Fiord The third book
Feats on the Fiord The third book

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Feats on the Fiord The third book is here in full — 432 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Harriet Martineau • Curated US English Learning Edition
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Feats on the Fiord, by Harriet Martineau.
________________________________________________________________________ This book was first published in a collection of stories, "The Playfellow," along with "The Crofton Boys", "The Peasant and the Prince" and "The Settlers at Home."
However, being of a somewhat whimsical nature, it later attracted artists and publishers with a bent in that direction.
This is the original version, dating from the mid nineteenth century.
________________________________________________________________________ FEATS ON THE FIORD, BY HARRIET MARTINEAU.
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Feats on the Fiord The third book

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Feats on the Fiord The third book is here in full — 432 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/86 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Feats on the Fiord, by Harriet Martineau.
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________________________________________________________________________ This book was first published in a collection of stories, "The Playfellow," along with "The Crofton Boys", "The Peasant and the Prince" and "The Settlers at Home."
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However, being of a somewhat whimsical nature, it later attracted artists and publishers with a bent in that direction.
/ˌhaʊˈevər ˈbiːɪŋ ʌv ə ˈsʌmˈwʌt ˈwɪmzɪkəl ˈneɪtʃər ɪt ˈleɪtər əˈtræktɪd ˈɑːrtɪsts ənd ˈpʌblɪʃərz wɪð ə bent ɪn ðæt dərˈekʃən/
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This is the original version, dating from the mid nineteenth century.
/ðɪs ɪz ðə ərˈɪdʒənəl ˈvɜːrʒən ˈdeɪtɪŋ frʌm ðə mɪd ˈnaɪnˈtiːnθ ˈsentʃəri/
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________________________________________________________________________ FEATS ON THE FIORD, BY HARRIET MARTINEAU.

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.

dating noun US /ˈdeɪtɪŋ/

use of chemical analysis to estimate the age of geological specimens

From this reading “This is the original version, dating from the mid nineteenth century.”

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Feats noun US /fiːts/

plural of “feat” — a notable achievement

From this reading “Feats on the Fiord, by Harriet Martineau.”

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mid adjective US /mɪd/

used in combination to denote the middle

From this reading “This is the original version, dating from the mid nineteenth century.”

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nineteenth adjective US /ˈnaɪnˈtiːnθ/

coming next after the eighteenth in position

From this reading “This is the original version, dating from the mid nineteenth century.”

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publishers noun US /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/

plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business

From this reading “However, being of a somewhat whimsical nature, it later attracted artists and publishers with a bent in that direction.”

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Settlers noun US /ˈsetlərz/

plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading “________________________________________________________________________ This book was first published in a collection of stories, "The Playfellow," along with "The Crofton Boys", "The Peasant and the Prince" and "The Settlers at Home."”

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version noun US /ˈvɜːrʒən/

an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading “This is the original version, dating from the mid nineteenth century.”

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whimsical adjective US /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/

determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason

From this reading “However, being of a somewhat whimsical nature, it later attracted artists and publishers with a bent in that direction.”

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All words in this reading · 49

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 ________________________________________________________________________ This book was first published in a collection of stories, "The Playfellow," along with "The Crofton Boys", "The Peasant and the Prince" and "The Settlers at Home."

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alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This book was first published in a collection of stories, "The Playfellow," along with "The Crofton Boys", "The Peasant and the Prince" and "The Settlers at Home."

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This book was first published in a collection of stories, "The Playfellow," along with "The Crofton Boys", "The Peasant and the Prince" and "The Settlers at Home."

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artistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/

plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading However, being of a somewhat whimsical nature, it later attracted artists and publishers with a bent in that direction.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This book was first published in a collection of stories, "The Playfellow," along with "The Crofton Boys", "The Peasant and the Prince" and "The Settlers at Home."

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attractedverbUS /əˈtræktɪd/

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading However, being of a somewhat whimsical nature, it later attracted artists and publishers with a bent in that direction.

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beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading However, being of a somewhat whimsical nature, it later attracted artists and publishers with a bent in that direction.

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bentnounUS /bent/

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading However, being of a somewhat whimsical nature, it later attracted artists and publishers with a bent in that direction.

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booknounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This book was first published in a collection of stories, "The Playfellow," along with "The Crofton Boys", "The Peasant and the Prince" and "The Settlers at Home."

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BoysnounUS /bɔɪz/

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This book was first published in a collection of stories, "The Playfellow," along with "The Crofton Boys", "The Peasant and the Prince" and "The Settlers at Home."

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Feats on the Fiord, by Harriet Martineau.

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centurynounUS /ˈsentʃəri/

a period of 100 years

From this reading This is the original version, dating from the mid nineteenth century.

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collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This book was first published in a collection of stories, "The Playfellow," along with "The Crofton Boys", "The Peasant and the Prince" and "The Settlers at Home."

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Crofton

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From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This book was first published in a collection of stories, "The Playfellow," along with "The Crofton Boys", "The Peasant and the Prince" and "The Settlers at Home."

Pending verification
datingnounUS /ˈdeɪtɪŋ/

use of chemical analysis to estimate the age of geological specimens

From this reading This is the original version, dating from the mid nineteenth century.

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directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading However, being of a somewhat whimsical nature, it later attracted artists and publishers with a bent in that direction.

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FeatsnounUS /fiːts/

plural of “feat” — a notable achievement

From this reading Feats on the Fiord, by Harriet Martineau.

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Fiordnoun

a long narrow inlet of the sea between steep cliffs; common in Norway

From this reading Feats on the Fiord, by Harriet Martineau.

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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This book was first published in a collection of stories, "The Playfellow," along with "The Crofton Boys", "The Peasant and the Prince" and "The Settlers at Home."

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fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This is the original version, dating from the mid nineteenth century.

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Harriet

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

From this reading Feats on the Fiord, by Harriet Martineau.

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HomenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This book was first published in a collection of stories, "The Playfellow," along with "The Crofton Boys", "The Peasant and the Prince" and "The Settlers at Home."

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HoweveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, being of a somewhat whimsical nature, it later attracted artists and publishers with a bent in that direction.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This book was first published in a collection of stories, "The Playfellow," along with "The Crofton Boys", "The Peasant and the Prince" and "The Settlers at Home."

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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading This is the original version, dating from the mid nineteenth century.

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itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading However, being of a somewhat whimsical nature, it later attracted artists and publishers with a bent in that direction.

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lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading However, being of a somewhat whimsical nature, it later attracted artists and publishers with a bent in that direction.

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Martineau

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

From this reading Feats on the Fiord, by Harriet Martineau.

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midadjectiveUS /mɪd/

used in combination to denote the middle

From this reading This is the original version, dating from the mid nineteenth century.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading However, being of a somewhat whimsical nature, it later attracted artists and publishers with a bent in that direction.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
nineteenthadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːnθ/

coming next after the eighteenth in position

From this reading This is the original version, dating from the mid nineteenth century.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This book was first published in a collection of stories, "The Playfellow," along with "The Crofton Boys", "The Peasant and the Prince" and "The Settlers at Home."

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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Feats on the Fiord, by Harriet Martineau.

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originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading This is the original version, dating from the mid nineteenth century.

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PeasantnounUS /ˈpezənt/

a country person

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This book was first published in a collection of stories, "The Playfellow," along with "The Crofton Boys", "The Peasant and the Prince" and "The Settlers at Home."

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Playfellownoun

a companion at play

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This book was first published in a collection of stories, "The Playfellow," along with "The Crofton Boys", "The Peasant and the Prince" and "The Settlers at Home."

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PrincenounUS /prɪns/

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This book was first published in a collection of stories, "The Playfellow," along with "The Crofton Boys", "The Peasant and the Prince" and "The Settlers at Home."

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publishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This book was first published in a collection of stories, "The Playfellow," along with "The Crofton Boys", "The Peasant and the Prince" and "The Settlers at Home."

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publishersnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/

plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business

From this reading However, being of a somewhat whimsical nature, it later attracted artists and publishers with a bent in that direction.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
SettlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/

plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This book was first published in a collection of stories, "The Playfellow," along with "The Crofton Boys", "The Peasant and the Prince" and "The Settlers at Home."

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somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/

to a small degree or extent

From this reading However, being of a somewhat whimsical nature, it later attracted artists and publishers with a bent in that direction.

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storiesnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/

plural of “story” — 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 ________________________________________________________________________ This book was first published in a collection of stories, "The Playfellow," along with "The Crofton Boys", "The Peasant and the Prince" and "The Settlers at Home."

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading However, being of a somewhat whimsical nature, it later attracted artists and publishers with a bent in that direction.

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Feats on the Fiord, by Harriet Martineau.

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ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This book was first published in a collection of stories, "The Playfellow," along with "The Crofton Boys", "The Peasant and the Prince" and "The Settlers at Home."

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versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/

an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading This is the original version, dating from the mid nineteenth century.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This book was first published in a collection of stories, "The Playfellow," along with "The Crofton Boys", "The Peasant and the Prince" and "The Settlers at Home."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whimsicaladjectiveUS /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/

determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason

From this reading However, being of a somewhat whimsical nature, it later attracted artists and publishers with a bent in that direction.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This book was first published in a collection of stories, "The Playfellow," along with "The Crofton Boys", "The Peasant and the Prince" and "The Settlers at Home."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Chapter 1 of Feats on the Fiord The third book by Harriet Martineau holds 432 sentences, grouped into 87 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 Feats on the Fiord The third book contain?

Chapter 1 holds 432 sentences of Feats on the Fiord The third book, unabridged, divided into 87 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 1 of Feats on the Fiord The third book by Harriet Martineau exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 432 sentences, grouped into 87 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 Feats on the Fiord The third book?

Work through the 87 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 87 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 Feats on the Fiord The third book

Common questions about reading Feats on the Fiord The third book by Harriet Martineau on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of Feats on the Fiord The third book?

Yes. All 2993 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #23277 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of Feats on the Fiord The third book is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #23277, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does Feats on the Fiord The third book take to read?

About 249 minutes of reading across 599 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

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Vocabulary met early in Feats on the Fiord The third book

Words and structures a reader meets early in Feats on the Fiord The third book, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Feats
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Feats on the Fiord The third book; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Fiord
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Harriet
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Martineau
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Feats on the Fiord The third book; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.