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Highroads of Geography Introductory Book

Chapter I · Chapter 1

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_Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.
Father kissed us and said, "Good-bye, dears.
Be good children, and help mother as much as you can.
The year will soon pass away.
What a merry time we will have when I come back again!"
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Highroads of Geography Introductory Book

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Highroads of Geography Introductory Book is here in full — 480 sentences across 96 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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_Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.
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Father kissed us and said, "Good-bye, dears.
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Be good children, and help mother as much as you can.
/biː ɡʊd ˈtʃɪldrən ənd help ˈmʌðər æz mʌtʃ æz juː kæn/
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The year will soon pass away.
/ðə jɪr wɪl suːn pæs əˈweɪ/
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What a merry time we will have when I come back again!"
/wʌt ə ˈmeri taɪm wiː wɪl hæv wen aɪ kʌm bæk əˈɡen/

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Edgar noun US /ˈedɡər/

the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)

From this reading “_Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.”

Goodall noun US /ˈɡʊdɔːl/

English zoologist noted for her studies of chimpanzees in the wild (born in 1934)

From this reading “_Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.”

Introductory adjective US /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/

serving to open or begin

From this reading “_Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.”

Kelly noun US /ˈkeli/

United States circus clown (1898-1979)

From this reading “_Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.”

Masterpieces noun US /ˈmæstərpiːsəz/

plural of “masterpiece” — the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman

From this reading “_Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.”

Simpson noun US /ˈsɪmpsən/

United States divorcee whose marriage to Edward VIII created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication

From this reading “_Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.”

Talbot noun US /ˈtælbət/

English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)

From this reading “_Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.”

Turner noun US /ˈtɜːrnər/

United States slave and insurrectionist who in 1831 led a rebellion of slaves in Virginia; he was captured and executed (1800-1831)

From this reading “_Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.”

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1

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From this reading _Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading _Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.

againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading What a merry time we will have when I come back again!"

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Father kissed us and said, "Good-bye, dears.

artistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/

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

From this reading _Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Be good children, and help mother as much as you can.

awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The year will soon pass away.

backadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading What a merry time we will have when I come back again!"

Beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading Be good children, and help mother as much as you can.

BooknounUS /bʊk/

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

From this reading _Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.

cnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading _Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Be good children, and help mother as much as you can.

childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/

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

From this reading Be good children, and help mother as much as you can.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading What a merry time we will have when I come back again!"

Cuneo

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

From this reading _Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.

CyrusnounUS /ˈsaɪrəs/

Persian prince who was defeated in battle by his brother Artaxerxes II (424-401 BC)

From this reading _Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.

dears

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

From this reading Father kissed us and said, "Good-bye, dears.

EnounUS /iː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading _Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.

EdgarnounUS /ˈedɡər/

the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)

From this reading _Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.

FnounUS /ef/

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading _Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.

FathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading _Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.

FishernounUS /ˈfɪʃər/

someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading _Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading _Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

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

From this reading Be good children, and help mother as much as you can.

Good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/

a farewell remark

From this reading Father kissed us and said, "Good-bye, dears.

GoodallnounUS /ˈɡʊdɔːl/

English zoologist noted for her studies of chimpanzees in the wild (born in 1934)

From this reading _Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.

HnounUS /eɪtʃ/

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading _Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading What a merry time we will have when I come back again!"

helpverbUS /help/

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Be good children, and help mother as much as you can.

Hornel

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

From this reading _Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading What a merry time we will have when I come back again!"

IllustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading _Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.

IntroductoryadjectiveUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/

serving to open or begin

From this reading _Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.

JnounUS /dʒeɪ/

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading _Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.

KellynounUS /ˈkeli/

United States circus clown (1898-1979)

From this reading _Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.

kissedverbUS /kɪst/

past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

From this reading Father kissed us and said, "Good-bye, dears.

LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/

United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)

From this reading _Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.

Liddell

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

From this reading _Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.

MnounUS /em/

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading _Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.

MasterpiecesnounUS /ˈmæstərpiːsəz/

plural of “masterpiece” — the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman

From this reading _Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.

merryadjectiveUS /ˈmeri/

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading What a merry time we will have when I come back again!"

mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Be good children, and help mother as much as you can.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Be good children, and help mother as much as you can.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.

passverbUS /pæs/

go across or through

From this reading The year will soon pass away.

RoundnounUS /raʊnd/

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading _Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Father kissed us and said, "Good-bye, dears.

SimpsonnounUS /ˈsɪmpsən/

United States divorcee whose marriage to Edward VIII created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication

From this reading _Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.

soonadverbUS /suːn/

in the near future

From this reading The year will soon pass away.

TnounUS /tiː/

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading _Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.

TalbotnounUS /ˈtælbət/

English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)

From this reading _Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading _Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading What a merry time we will have when I come back again!"

TurnernounUS /ˈtɜːrnər/

United States slave and insurrectionist who in 1831 led a rebellion of slaves in Virginia; he was captured and executed (1800-1831)

From this reading _Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Father kissed us and said, "Good-bye, dears.

WnounUS /ˈdʌbəljuː/

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading _Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading What a merry time we will have when I come back again!"

WhatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What a merry time we will have when I come back again!"

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading What a merry time we will have when I come back again!"

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The year will soon pass away.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.

WorldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading _Illustrated by Masterpieces of the following artists:--J.M.W. Turner, F. Goodall, E.A. Hornel, Talbot Kelly, W. Simpson, Edgar H. Fisher, J.F. Lewis, T.H. Liddell, Cyrus Cuneo, &c._ Introductory Book--Round the World with Father 1.

yearnounUS /jɪr/

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The year will soon pass away.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Be good children, and help mother as much as you can.

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