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Going-to-the-Sun

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Going-to-the-Sun is here in full — 324 sentences across 65 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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AUTHOR OF “GENERAL WILLIAM BOOTH ENTERS HEAVEN,” “THE CONGO,” ETC.
Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.
I had a splendid six weeks tramping with my lifetime friend, Stephen Graham, in the Rockies.
We climbed northwest through Glacier Park, Montana, across the Canadian line into Alberta, Canada.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Going-to-the-Sun

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Going-to-the-Sun is here in full — 324 sentences across 65 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/64 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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AUTHOR OF “GENERAL WILLIAM BOOTH ENTERS HEAVEN,” “THE CONGO,” ETC.
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Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.
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I had a splendid six weeks tramping with my lifetime friend, Stephen Graham, in the Rockies.
/aɪ hæd ə ˈsplendɪd sɪks wiːks ˈtræmpɪŋ wɪð maɪ ˈlaɪftaɪm frend ˈstiːvən ˈɡreɪəm ɪn ðə ˈrɑːkiz/
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We climbed northwest through Glacier Park, Montana, across the Canadian line into Alberta, Canada.
/wiː klaɪmd ˌnɔːrˈθwest θruː ˈɡleɪʃər pɑːrk mɑːnˈtænə əˈkrɔːs ðə kəˈneɪdiən laɪn ˈɪntuː ælˈbɜːrtə ˈkænədə/
Line 5
There it is in two sentences.
/ðer ɪt ɪz ɪn tuː ˈsentənsəz/

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.

Alberta noun US /ælˈbɜːrtə/

one of the three prairie provinces in western Canada; rich in oil and natural gas and minerals

From this reading “We climbed northwest through Glacier Park, Montana, across the Canadian line into Alberta, Canada.”

Balloons noun US /bəˈluːnz/

plural of “balloon” — large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air

From this reading “Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.”

congo noun US /ˈkɑːŋɡoʊ/

a republic in central Africa; achieved independence from Belgium in 1960

From this reading “AUTHOR OF “GENERAL WILLIAM BOOTH ENTERS HEAVEN,” “THE CONGO,” ETC.”

Hoot noun US /huːt/

a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)

From this reading “Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.”

Jumbo adjective US /ˈdʒʌmboʊ/

of great mass; huge and bulky

From this reading “Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.”

Montana noun US /mɑːnˈtænə/

a state in northwestern United States on the Canadian border

From this reading “We climbed northwest through Glacier Park, Montana, across the Canadian line into Alberta, Canada.”

Rockies noun US /ˈrɑːkiz/

the chief mountain range of western North America; extends from British Columbia to northern New Mexico; forms the continental divide

From this reading “I had a splendid six weeks tramping with my lifetime friend, Stephen Graham, in the Rockies.”

Saturn noun US /ˈsætərn/

a giant planet that is surrounded by three planar concentric rings of ice particles; the 6th planet from the sun

From this reading “Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

Political Campaign adjective + noun

a race between candidates for elective office

In this reading “Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.”

six weeks noun + noun counted as “six week”

In this reading “I had a splendid six weeks tramping with my lifetime friend, Stephen Graham, in the Rockies.”

Two Tails noun + noun

In this reading “Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.”

All words in this reading · 112

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.

101

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From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

71

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From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

73

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From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

75

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From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

77

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From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

79

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From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

81

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From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

85

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From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

87

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From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

89

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From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

91

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From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

93

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From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

95

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

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

97

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From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

99

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From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/

from one side of something to the other

From this reading We climbed northwest through Glacier Park, Montana, across the Canadian line into Alberta, Canada.

AlbertanounUS /ælˈbɜːrtə/

one of the three prairie provinces in western Canada; rich in oil and natural gas and minerals

From this reading We climbed northwest through Glacier Park, Montana, across the Canadian line into Alberta, Canada.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

AncientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

ApenounUS /eɪp/

any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

artistnounUS /ˈɑːrtəst/

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

AUTHORnounUS /ˈɔːθər/

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF “GENERAL WILLIAM BOOTH ENTERS HEAVEN,” “THE CONGO,” ETC.

Babylon's

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From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

BalloonsnounUS /bəˈluːnz/

plural of “balloon” — large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

Barrett

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From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

booknounUS /bʊk/

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

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

BOOTHnounUS /buːθ/

a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches

From this reading AUTHOR OF “GENERAL WILLIAM BOOTH ENTERS HEAVEN,” “THE CONGO,” ETC.

BrowningnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/

United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

BurningnounUS /ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/

the act of burning something

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

CampaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading We climbed northwest through Glacier Park, Montana, across the Canadian line into Alberta, Canada.

CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/

of or relating to Canada or its people

From this reading We climbed northwest through Glacier Park, Montana, across the Canadian line into Alberta, Canada.

climbedverbUS /klaɪmd/

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading We climbed northwest through Glacier Park, Montana, across the Canadian line into Alberta, Canada.

ConcerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

CONGOnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡoʊ/

a republic in central Africa; achieved independence from Belgium in 1960

From this reading AUTHOR OF “GENERAL WILLIAM BOOTH ENTERS HEAVEN,” “THE CONGO,” ETC.

Devil-Jester

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From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

ELEMENTSnounUS /ˈeləmənts/

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

ElizabethnounUS /ɪˈlɪzəbəθ/

daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

ENTERSverbUS /ˈentərz/

third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading AUTHOR OF “GENERAL WILLIAM BOOTH ENTERS HEAVEN,” “THE CONGO,” ETC.

ETC

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From this reading AUTHOR OF “GENERAL WILLIAM BOOTH ENTERS HEAVEN,” “THE CONGO,” ETC.

explorer-poet

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From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

friendnounUS /frend/

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading I had a splendid six weeks tramping with my lifetime friend, Stephen Graham, in the Rockies.

GardensnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənz/

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

GENERALadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading AUTHOR OF “GENERAL WILLIAM BOOTH ENTERS HEAVEN,” “THE CONGO,” ETC.

GlaciernounUS /ˈɡleɪʃər/

a slowly moving mass of ice

From this reading We climbed northwest through Glacier Park, Montana, across the Canadian line into Alberta, Canada.

GOING-TO-THE-SUN

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From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

GOODadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/

United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

GrowverbUS /ɡroʊ/

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading I had a splendid six weeks tramping with my lifetime friend, Stephen Graham, in the Rockies.

HEAVENnounUS /ˈhevən/

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading AUTHOR OF “GENERAL WILLIAM BOOTH ENTERS HEAVEN,” “THE CONGO,” ETC.

HillnounUS /hɪl/

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

HootnounUS /huːt/

a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

HorsenounUS /hɔːrs/

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading I had a splendid six weeks tramping with my lifetime friend, Stephen Graham, in the Rockies.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading We climbed northwest through Glacier Park, Montana, across the Canadian line into Alberta, Canada.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There it is in two sentences.

JudgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

JumboadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌmboʊ/

of great mass; huge and bulky

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

LandnounUS /lænd/

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

lifetimenounUS /ˈlaɪftaɪm/

the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)

From this reading I had a splendid six weeks tramping with my lifetime friend, Stephen Graham, in the Rockies.

linenounUS /laɪn/

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading We climbed northwest through Glacier Park, Montana, across the Canadian line into Alberta, Canada.

MeditationnounUS /ˌmedəˈteɪʃən/

continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

MontananounUS /mɑːnˈtænə/

a state in northwestern United States on the Canadian border

From this reading We climbed northwest through Glacier Park, Montana, across the Canadian line into Alberta, Canada.

MoonnounUS /muːn/

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

MousenounUS /maʊs/

any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I had a splendid six weeks tramping with my lifetime friend, Stephen Graham, in the Rockies.

northwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/

the northwestern region of the United States

From this reading We climbed northwest through Glacier Park, Montana, across the Canadian line into Alberta, Canada.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF “GENERAL WILLIAM BOOTH ENTERS HEAVEN,” “THE CONGO,” ETC.

OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

OwlnounUS /aʊl/

nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

ParknounUS /pɑːrk/

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading We climbed northwest through Glacier Park, Montana, across the Canadian line into Alberta, Canada.

PearlsnounUS /pɜːrlz/

plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

PoliticaladjectiveUS /pəˈlɪtəkəl/

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

QueennounUS /kwiːn/

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

RocketsnounUS /ˈrɑːkəts/

plural of “rocket” — any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

RockiesnounUS /ˈrɑːkiz/

the chief mountain range of western North America; extends from British Columbia to northern New Mexico; forms the continental divide

From this reading I had a splendid six weeks tramping with my lifetime friend, Stephen Graham, in the Rockies.

RodeverbUS /roʊd/

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

SaturnnounUS /ˈsætərn/

a giant planet that is surrounded by three planar concentric rings of ice particles; the 6th planet from the sun

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

SeanounUS /siː/

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

sentencesnounUS /ˈsentənsəz/

plural of “sentence” — a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading There it is in two sentences.

sequelnounUS /ˈsiːkwəl/

something that follows something else

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

sixnounUS /sɪks/

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading I had a splendid six weeks tramping with my lifetime friend, Stephen Graham, in the Rockies.

SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

splendidadjectiveUS /ˈsplendɪd/

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading I had a splendid six weeks tramping with my lifetime friend, Stephen Graham, in the Rockies.

StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/

English writer (1832-1904)

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

TailsnounUS /teɪlz/

formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

TEAnounUS /tiː/

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF “GENERAL WILLIAM BOOTH ENTERS HEAVEN,” “THE CONGO,” ETC.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading There it is in two sentences.

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading We climbed northwest through Glacier Park, Montana, across the Canadian line into Alberta, Canada.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

trampingverbUS /ˈtræmpɪŋ/

-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition

From this reading I had a splendid six weeks tramping with my lifetime friend, Stephen Graham, in the Rockies.

TreesnounUS /triːz/

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

TwonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

Vernon

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

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

WaynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We climbed northwest through Glacier Park, Montana, across the Canadian line into Alberta, Canada.

weeksnounUS /wiːks/

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading I had a splendid six weeks tramping with my lifetime friend, Stephen Graham, in the Rockies.

WILLIAM

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF “GENERAL WILLIAM BOOTH ENTERS HEAVEN,” “THE CONGO,” ETC.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

WordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/

the words that are spoken

From this reading Rockets on the Way to Saturn 71 Rockets in Saturn 73 Meditation 75 The Moon is a Devil-Jester 77 Elizabeth Barrett Browning 79 Some Balloons Grow on Trees 81 Babylon’s Gardens are Burning 85 The Ape Rode the Jumbo 87 A Political Campaign 89 Old Judge Hoot Owl 91 Pearls 93 The Land Horse 95 The Sea Horse 97 Concerning the Mouse with Two Tails 99 Words about an Ancient Queen 101 GOING-TO-THE-SUN THE ELEMENTS OF GOOD TEA This book is a sequel and a reply to a book by Stephen Graham, explorer-poet, and Vernon Hill, artist.

Chapter 1 of Going-to-the-Sun by Vachel Lindsay holds 324 sentences, grouped into 65 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 Going-to-the-Sun contain?

Chapter 1 holds 324 sentences of Going-to-the-Sun, unabridged, divided into 65 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 1 of Going-to-the-Sun by Vachel Lindsay exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 324 sentences, grouped into 65 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 Going-to-the-Sun?

Work through the 65 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

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

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How long does Going-to-the-Sun take to read?

About 27 minutes of reading across 65 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

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Vocabulary met early in Going-to-the-Sun

Words and structures a reader meets early in Going-to-the-Sun, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Author
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Going-to-the-Sun; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
General
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Going-to-the-Sun; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
William
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Going-to-the-Sun; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Booth
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Going-to-the-Sun; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.