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From Paris to Pekin Over Siberian Snows
From Paris to Pekin Over Siberian Snows

Chapter VII

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OUR PARTY ON THE ROAD TO TUMEN.
Trade and manufactures at Catherineburg--Carolling cherubs-- Christmas at Kamechlof--Grand gala at a posting stage--Tumen-- Its situation--Its gipsies--Fruit preserved in ice.
After we had been journeying nine or ten hours in Asia, we arrived at Catherineburg.
This city should serve as an example to many other Russian cities.
Its inhabitants are very industrious, and know how to turn the resources of their land to account.
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From Paris to Pekin Over Siberian Snows

Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of From Paris to Pekin Over Siberian Snows is here in full — 115 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/23 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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OUR PARTY ON THE ROAD TO TUMEN.
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Trade and manufactures at Catherineburg--Carolling cherubs-- Christmas at Kamechlof--Grand gala at a posting stage--Tumen-- Its situation--Its gipsies--Fruit preserved in ice.
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After we had been journeying nine or ten hours in Asia, we arrived at Catherineburg.
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This city should serve as an example to many other Russian cities.
/ðɪs ˈsɪti ʃʊd sɜːrv æz æn ɪɡˈzæmpəl tuː ˈmeni ˈʌðər ˈrʌʃən ˈsɪtiz/
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Its inhabitants are very industrious, and know how to turn the resources of their land to account.

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Asia noun US /ˈeɪʒə/

the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations

From this reading “After we had been journeying nine or ten hours in Asia, we arrived at Catherineburg.”

cherubs noun US /ˈtʃerəbz/

plural of “cherub” — a sweet innocent baby

From this reading “Trade and manufactures at Catherineburg--Carolling cherubs-- Christmas at Kamechlof--Grand gala at a posting stage--Tumen-- Its situation--Its gipsies--Fruit preserved in ice.”

gala noun US /ˈɡælə/

a gay festivity

From this reading “Trade and manufactures at Catherineburg--Carolling cherubs-- Christmas at Kamechlof--Grand gala at a posting stage--Tumen-- Its situation--Its gipsies--Fruit preserved in ice.”

industrious adjective US /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəs/

characterized by hard work and perseverance

From this reading “Its inhabitants are very industrious, and know how to turn the resources of their land to account.”

journeying noun US /ˈdʒɜːrniɪŋ/

the act of traveling from one place to another

From this reading “After we had been journeying nine or ten hours in Asia, we arrived at Catherineburg.”

manufactures noun US /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərz/

plural of “manufacture” — the organized action of making of goods and services for sale

From this reading “Trade and manufactures at Catherineburg--Carolling cherubs-- Christmas at Kamechlof--Grand gala at a posting stage--Tumen-- Its situation--Its gipsies--Fruit preserved in ice.”

posting noun US /ˈpoʊstɪŋ/

a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement

From this reading “Trade and manufactures at Catherineburg--Carolling cherubs-- Christmas at Kamechlof--Grand gala at a posting stage--Tumen-- Its situation--Its gipsies--Fruit preserved in ice.”

resources noun US /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading “Its inhabitants are very industrious, and know how to turn the resources of their land to account.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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arrived at verb + particle counted as “arrive at”

reach a destination, either real or abstract

In this reading “After we had been journeying nine or ten hours in Asia, we arrived at Catherineburg.”

ten hours noun + noun

In this reading “After we had been journeying nine or ten hours in Asia, we arrived at Catherineburg.”

ON THE ROAD preposition + article + noun counted as “on … road”

travelling about

In this reading “OUR PARTY ON THE ROAD TO TUMEN.”

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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 Trade and manufactures at Catherineburg--Carolling cherubs-- Christmas at Kamechlof--Grand gala at a posting stage--Tumen-- Its situation--Its gipsies--Fruit preserved in ice.

accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Its inhabitants are very industrious, and know how to turn the resources of their land to account.

AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading After we had been journeying nine or ten hours in Asia, we arrived at Catherineburg.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading This city should serve as an example to many other Russian cities.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Trade and manufactures at Catherineburg--Carolling cherubs-- Christmas at Kamechlof--Grand gala at a posting stage--Tumen-- Its situation--Its gipsies--Fruit preserved in ice.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading Its inhabitants are very industrious, and know how to turn the resources of their land to account.

arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading After we had been journeying nine or ten hours in Asia, we arrived at Catherineburg.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading This city should serve as an example to many other Russian cities.

AsianounUS /ˈeɪʒə/

the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations

From this reading After we had been journeying nine or ten hours in Asia, we arrived at Catherineburg.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Trade and manufactures at Catherineburg--Carolling cherubs-- Christmas at Kamechlof--Grand gala at a posting stage--Tumen-- Its situation--Its gipsies--Fruit preserved in ice.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading After we had been journeying nine or ten hours in Asia, we arrived at Catherineburg.

Carolling

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From this reading Trade and manufactures at Catherineburg--Carolling cherubs-- Christmas at Kamechlof--Grand gala at a posting stage--Tumen-- Its situation--Its gipsies--Fruit preserved in ice.

Catherineburg

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From this reading Trade and manufactures at Catherineburg--Carolling cherubs-- Christmas at Kamechlof--Grand gala at a posting stage--Tumen-- Its situation--Its gipsies--Fruit preserved in ice.

cherubsnounUS /ˈtʃerəbz/

plural of “cherub” — a sweet innocent baby

From this reading Trade and manufactures at Catherineburg--Carolling cherubs-- Christmas at Kamechlof--Grand gala at a posting stage--Tumen-- Its situation--Its gipsies--Fruit preserved in ice.

ChristmasnounUS /ˈkrɪsməs/

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading Trade and manufactures at Catherineburg--Carolling cherubs-- Christmas at Kamechlof--Grand gala at a posting stage--Tumen-- Its situation--Its gipsies--Fruit preserved in ice.

citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading This city should serve as an example to many other Russian cities.

citynounUS /ˈsɪti/

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading This city should serve as an example to many other Russian cities.

examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading This city should serve as an example to many other Russian cities.

FruitnounUS /fruːt/

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading Trade and manufactures at Catherineburg--Carolling cherubs-- Christmas at Kamechlof--Grand gala at a posting stage--Tumen-- Its situation--Its gipsies--Fruit preserved in ice.

galanounUS /ˈɡælə/

a gay festivity

From this reading Trade and manufactures at Catherineburg--Carolling cherubs-- Christmas at Kamechlof--Grand gala at a posting stage--Tumen-- Its situation--Its gipsies--Fruit preserved in ice.

gipsies

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

From this reading Trade and manufactures at Catherineburg--Carolling cherubs-- Christmas at Kamechlof--Grand gala at a posting stage--Tumen-- Its situation--Its gipsies--Fruit preserved in ice.

GrandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading Trade and manufactures at Catherineburg--Carolling cherubs-- Christmas at Kamechlof--Grand gala at a posting stage--Tumen-- Its situation--Its gipsies--Fruit preserved in ice.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading After we had been journeying nine or ten hours in Asia, we arrived at Catherineburg.

hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading After we had been journeying nine or ten hours in Asia, we arrived at Catherineburg.

how

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From this reading Its inhabitants are very industrious, and know how to turn the resources of their land to account.

icenounUS /aɪs/

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading Trade and manufactures at Catherineburg--Carolling cherubs-- Christmas at Kamechlof--Grand gala at a posting stage--Tumen-- Its situation--Its gipsies--Fruit preserved in ice.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Trade and manufactures at Catherineburg--Carolling cherubs-- Christmas at Kamechlof--Grand gala at a posting stage--Tumen-- Its situation--Its gipsies--Fruit preserved in ice.

industriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəs/

characterized by hard work and perseverance

From this reading Its inhabitants are very industrious, and know how to turn the resources of their land to account.

inhabitantsnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənts/

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading Its inhabitants are very industrious, and know how to turn the resources of their land to account.

ItsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Trade and manufactures at Catherineburg--Carolling cherubs-- Christmas at Kamechlof--Grand gala at a posting stage--Tumen-- Its situation--Its gipsies--Fruit preserved in ice.

journeyingnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniɪŋ/

the act of traveling from one place to another

From this reading After we had been journeying nine or ten hours in Asia, we arrived at Catherineburg.

Kamechlof

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

From this reading Trade and manufactures at Catherineburg--Carolling cherubs-- Christmas at Kamechlof--Grand gala at a posting stage--Tumen-- Its situation--Its gipsies--Fruit preserved in ice.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Its inhabitants are very industrious, and know how to turn the resources of their land to account.

landnounUS /lænd/

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Its inhabitants are very industrious, and know how to turn the resources of their land to account.

manufacturesnounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərz/

plural of “manufacture” — the organized action of making of goods and services for sale

From this reading Trade and manufactures at Catherineburg--Carolling cherubs-- Christmas at Kamechlof--Grand gala at a posting stage--Tumen-- Its situation--Its gipsies--Fruit preserved in ice.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading This city should serve as an example to many other Russian cities.

ninenounUS /naɪn/

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading After we had been journeying nine or ten hours in Asia, we arrived at Catherineburg.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Its inhabitants are very industrious, and know how to turn the resources of their land to account.

ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading OUR PARTY ON THE ROAD TO TUMEN.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading After we had been journeying nine or ten hours in Asia, we arrived at Catherineburg.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading This city should serve as an example to many other Russian cities.

OURdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading OUR PARTY ON THE ROAD TO TUMEN.

PARTYnounUS /ˈpɑːrti/

an organization to gain political power

From this reading OUR PARTY ON THE ROAD TO TUMEN.

postingnounUS /ˈpoʊstɪŋ/

a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement

From this reading Trade and manufactures at Catherineburg--Carolling cherubs-- Christmas at Kamechlof--Grand gala at a posting stage--Tumen-- Its situation--Its gipsies--Fruit preserved in ice.

preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/

prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use

From this reading Trade and manufactures at Catherineburg--Carolling cherubs-- Christmas at Kamechlof--Grand gala at a posting stage--Tumen-- Its situation--Its gipsies--Fruit preserved in ice.

resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading Its inhabitants are very industrious, and know how to turn the resources of their land to account.

ROADnounUS /roʊd/

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading OUR PARTY ON THE ROAD TO TUMEN.

RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading This city should serve as an example to many other Russian cities.

serveverbUS /sɜːrv/

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading This city should serve as an example to many other Russian cities.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading This city should serve as an example to many other Russian cities.

situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Trade and manufactures at Catherineburg--Carolling cherubs-- Christmas at Kamechlof--Grand gala at a posting stage--Tumen-- Its situation--Its gipsies--Fruit preserved in ice.

stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading Trade and manufactures at Catherineburg--Carolling cherubs-- Christmas at Kamechlof--Grand gala at a posting stage--Tumen-- Its situation--Its gipsies--Fruit preserved in ice.

tennounUS /ten/

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading After we had been journeying nine or ten hours in Asia, we arrived at Catherineburg.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading OUR PARTY ON THE ROAD TO TUMEN.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Its inhabitants are very industrious, and know how to turn the resources of their land to account.

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading This city should serve as an example to many other Russian cities.

TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading OUR PARTY ON THE ROAD TO TUMEN.

TradenounUS /treɪd/

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading Trade and manufactures at Catherineburg--Carolling cherubs-- Christmas at Kamechlof--Grand gala at a posting stage--Tumen-- Its situation--Its gipsies--Fruit preserved in ice.

TUMEN

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From this reading OUR PARTY ON THE ROAD TO TUMEN.

turnverbUS /tɜːrn/

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Its inhabitants are very industrious, and know how to turn the resources of their land to account.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading Its inhabitants are very industrious, and know how to turn the resources of their land to account.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading After we had been journeying nine or ten hours in Asia, we arrived at Catherineburg.

Chapter 7 of From Paris to Pekin Over Siberian Snows by Victor Meignan holds 115 sentences, grouped into 23 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.

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