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How to Amuse Yourself and Others

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of How to Amuse Yourself and Others is here in full — 166 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Lina Beard • Curated US English Learning Edition
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HOW TO MAKE A LAWN-TENNIS NET.
LET us see; it was that old medical gentleman, Galen the Greek, who first wrote upon tennis, speaking of the sport as healthy exercise, was it not?
Well, girls, it really does not matter much to us whether he was the first to write it up and the Greeks the first to play it, or whether the game originated in France in the fifteenth century, as some claim.
What _we_ want to know is, can we all learn to play tennis?
Does it cost much?
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How to Amuse Yourself and Others

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of How to Amuse Yourself and Others is here in full — 166 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/33 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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HOW TO MAKE A LAWN-TENNIS NET.
Line 2
LET us see; it was that old medical gentleman, Galen the Greek, who first wrote upon tennis, speaking of the sport as healthy exercise, was it not?
/let ʌs siː ɪt wɑːz ðæt oʊld ˈmedəkəl ˈdʒentəlmən ˈɡeɪlən ðə ɡriːk huː fɜːrst roʊt əˈpɑːn ˈtenəs ˈspiːkɪŋ ʌv ðə spɔːrt æz ˈhelθi ˈeksərsaɪz wɑːz ɪt nɑːt/
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Well, girls, it really does not matter much to us whether he was the first to write it up and the Greeks the first to play it, or whether the game originated in France in the fifteenth century, as some claim.
/wel ɡɜːrlz ɪt ˈrɪli dʌz nɑːt ˈmætər mʌtʃ tuː ʌs ˈweðər hiː wɑːz ðə fɜːrst tuː raɪt ɪt ʌp ənd ðə ɡriːks ðə fɜːrst tuː pleɪ ɪt ɔːr ˈweðər ðə ɡeɪm ərˈɪdʒəneɪtəd ɪn fræns ɪn ðə fɪfˈtiːnθ ˈsentʃəri æz sʌm kleɪm/
Line 4
What _we_ want to know is, can we all learn to play tennis?
/wʌt wiː wɑːnt tuː noʊ ɪz kæn wiː ɔːl lɜːrn tuː pleɪ ˈtenəs/
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Does it cost much?
/dʌz ɪt kɑːst mʌtʃ/

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fifteenth adjective US /fɪfˈtiːnθ/

coming next after the fourteenth and just before the sixteenth in position

From this reading “Well, girls, it really does not matter much to us whether he was the first to write it up and the Greeks the first to play it, or whether the game originated in France in the fifteenth century, as some claim.”

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Galen noun US /ˈɡeɪlən/

Greek anatomist whose theories formed the basis of European medicine until the Renaissance (circa 130-200)

From this reading “LET us see; it was that old medical gentleman, Galen the Greek, who first wrote upon tennis, speaking of the sport as healthy exercise, was it not?”

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Greeks noun US /ɡriːks/

plural of “greek” — the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading “Well, girls, it really does not matter much to us whether he was the first to write it up and the Greeks the first to play it, or whether the game originated in France in the fifteenth century, as some claim.”

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healthy adjective US /ˈhelθi/

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading “LET us see; it was that old medical gentleman, Galen the Greek, who first wrote upon tennis, speaking of the sport as healthy exercise, was it not?”

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medical adjective US /ˈmedəkəl/

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading “LET us see; it was that old medical gentleman, Galen the Greek, who first wrote upon tennis, speaking of the sport as healthy exercise, was it not?”

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net noun US /net/

a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading “HOW TO MAKE A LAWN-TENNIS NET.”

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originated verb US /ərˈɪdʒəneɪtəd/

past form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading “Well, girls, it really does not matter much to us whether he was the first to write it up and the Greeks the first to play it, or whether the game originated in France in the fifteenth century, as some claim.”

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tennis noun US /ˈtenəs/

a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court

From this reading “HOW TO MAKE A LAWN-TENNIS NET.”

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Word partnerships in these lines

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fifteenth century adjective + noun

In this reading “Well, girls, it really does not matter much to us whether he was the first to write it up and the Greeks the first to play it, or whether the game originated in France in the fifteenth century, as some claim.”

1,113 times in 225,867 chapters
play tennis verb + noun

In this reading “What _we_ want to know is, can we all learn to play tennis?”

435 times in 225,867 chapters
medical gentleman adjective + noun

In this reading “LET us see; it was that old medical gentleman, Galen the Greek, who first wrote upon tennis, speaking of the sport as healthy exercise, was it not?”

191 times in 225,867 chapters
originated in verb + particle counted as “originate in”

come from

In this reading “Well, girls, it really does not matter much to us whether he was the first to write it up and the Greeks the first to play it, or whether the game originated in France in the fifteenth century, as some claim.”

993 times in 225,867 chapters

All words in this reading · 61

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading HOW TO MAKE A LAWN-TENNIS NET.

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alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading What _we_ want to know is, can we all learn to play tennis?

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Well, girls, it really does not matter much to us whether he was the first to write it up and the Greeks the first to play it, or whether the game originated in France in the fifteenth century, as some claim.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading LET us see; it was that old medical gentleman, Galen the Greek, who first wrote upon tennis, speaking of the sport as healthy exercise, was it not?

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canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading What _we_ want to know is, can we all learn to play tennis?

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
centurynounUS /ˈsentʃəri/

a period of 100 years

From this reading Well, girls, it really does not matter much to us whether he was the first to write it up and the Greeks the first to play it, or whether the game originated in France in the fifteenth century, as some claim.

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claimnounUS /kleɪm/

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading Well, girls, it really does not matter much to us whether he was the first to write it up and the Greeks the first to play it, or whether the game originated in France in the fifteenth century, as some claim.

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costnounUS /kɑːst/

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading Does it cost much?

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doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/

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

From this reading Well, girls, it really does not matter much to us whether he was the first to write it up and the Greeks the first to play it, or whether the game originated in France in the fifteenth century, as some claim.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
exercisenounUS /ˈeksərsaɪz/

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading LET us see; it was that old medical gentleman, Galen the Greek, who first wrote upon tennis, speaking of the sport as healthy exercise, was it not?

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fifteenthadjectiveUS /fɪfˈtiːnθ/

coming next after the fourteenth and just before the sixteenth in position

From this reading Well, girls, it really does not matter much to us whether he was the first to write it up and the Greeks the first to play it, or whether the game originated in France in the fifteenth century, as some claim.

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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading LET us see; it was that old medical gentleman, Galen the Greek, who first wrote upon tennis, speaking of the sport as healthy exercise, was it not?

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FrancenounUS /fræns/

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading Well, girls, it really does not matter much to us whether he was the first to write it up and the Greeks the first to play it, or whether the game originated in France in the fifteenth century, as some claim.

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GalennounUS /ˈɡeɪlən/

Greek anatomist whose theories formed the basis of European medicine until the Renaissance (circa 130-200)

From this reading LET us see; it was that old medical gentleman, Galen the Greek, who first wrote upon tennis, speaking of the sport as healthy exercise, was it not?

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gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Well, girls, it really does not matter much to us whether he was the first to write it up and the Greeks the first to play it, or whether the game originated in France in the fifteenth century, as some claim.

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gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/

a man of refinement

From this reading LET us see; it was that old medical gentleman, Galen the Greek, who first wrote upon tennis, speaking of the sport as healthy exercise, was it not?

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girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Well, girls, it really does not matter much to us whether he was the first to write it up and the Greeks the first to play it, or whether the game originated in France in the fifteenth century, as some claim.

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GreeknounUS /ɡriːk/

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading LET us see; it was that old medical gentleman, Galen the Greek, who first wrote upon tennis, speaking of the sport as healthy exercise, was it not?

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GreeksnounUS /ɡriːks/

plural of “greek” — the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading Well, girls, it really does not matter much to us whether he was the first to write it up and the Greeks the first to play it, or whether the game originated in France in the fifteenth century, as some claim.

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hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Well, girls, it really does not matter much to us whether he was the first to write it up and the Greeks the first to play it, or whether the game originated in France in the fifteenth century, as some claim.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading LET us see; it was that old medical gentleman, Galen the Greek, who first wrote upon tennis, speaking of the sport as healthy exercise, was it not?

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HOW

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

From this reading HOW TO MAKE A LAWN-TENNIS NET.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Well, girls, it really does not matter much to us whether he was the first to write it up and the Greeks the first to play it, or whether the game originated in France in the fifteenth century, as some claim.

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

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

From this reading What _we_ want to know is, can we all learn to play tennis?

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading LET us see; it was that old medical gentleman, Galen the Greek, who first wrote upon tennis, speaking of the sport as healthy exercise, was it not?

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knowverbUS /noʊ/

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

From this reading What _we_ want to know is, can we all learn to play tennis?

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LAWN-TENNIS

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

From this reading HOW TO MAKE A LAWN-TENNIS NET.

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learnverbUS /lɜːrn/

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading What _we_ want to know is, can we all learn to play tennis?

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LETauxiliary verbUS /let/

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading LET us see; it was that old medical gentleman, Galen the Greek, who first wrote upon tennis, speaking of the sport as healthy exercise, was it not?

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MAKEverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading HOW TO MAKE A LAWN-TENNIS NET.

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matternounUS /ˈmætər/

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Well, girls, it really does not matter much to us whether he was the first to write it up and the Greeks the first to play it, or whether the game originated in France in the fifteenth century, as some claim.

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medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading LET us see; it was that old medical gentleman, Galen the Greek, who first wrote upon tennis, speaking of the sport as healthy exercise, was it not?

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Well, girls, it really does not matter much to us whether he was the first to write it up and the Greeks the first to play it, or whether the game originated in France in the fifteenth century, as some claim.

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NETnounUS /net/

a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading HOW TO MAKE A LAWN-TENNIS NET.

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notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading LET us see; it was that old medical gentleman, Galen the Greek, who first wrote upon tennis, speaking of the sport as healthy exercise, was it not?

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LET us see; it was that old medical gentleman, Galen the Greek, who first wrote upon tennis, speaking of the sport as healthy exercise, was it not?

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oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

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

From this reading LET us see; it was that old medical gentleman, Galen the Greek, who first wrote upon tennis, speaking of the sport as healthy exercise, was it not?

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orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Well, girls, it really does not matter much to us whether he was the first to write it up and the Greeks the first to play it, or whether the game originated in France in the fifteenth century, as some claim.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
originatedverbUS /ərˈɪdʒəneɪtəd/

past form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Well, girls, it really does not matter much to us whether he was the first to write it up and the Greeks the first to play it, or whether the game originated in France in the fifteenth century, as some claim.

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playverbUS /pleɪ/

participate in games or sport

From this reading Well, girls, it really does not matter much to us whether he was the first to write it up and the Greeks the first to play it, or whether the game originated in France in the fifteenth century, as some claim.

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reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Well, girls, it really does not matter much to us whether he was the first to write it up and the Greeks the first to play it, or whether the game originated in France in the fifteenth century, as some claim.

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seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading LET us see; it was that old medical gentleman, Galen the Greek, who first wrote upon tennis, speaking of the sport as healthy exercise, was it not?

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someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

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

From this reading Well, girls, it really does not matter much to us whether he was the first to write it up and the Greeks the first to play it, or whether the game originated in France in the fifteenth century, as some claim.

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speakingnounUS /ˈspiːkɪŋ/

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading LET us see; it was that old medical gentleman, Galen the Greek, who first wrote upon tennis, speaking of the sport as healthy exercise, was it not?

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sportnounUS /spɔːrt/

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading LET us see; it was that old medical gentleman, Galen the Greek, who first wrote upon tennis, speaking of the sport as healthy exercise, was it not?

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tennisnounUS /ˈtenəs/

a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court

From this reading LET us see; it was that old medical gentleman, Galen the Greek, who first wrote upon tennis, speaking of the sport as healthy exercise, was it not?

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading LET us see; it was that old medical gentleman, Galen the Greek, who first wrote upon tennis, speaking of the sport as healthy exercise, was it not?

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading LET us see; it was that old medical gentleman, Galen the Greek, who first wrote upon tennis, speaking of the sport as healthy exercise, was it not?

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading HOW TO MAKE A LAWN-TENNIS NET.

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upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Well, girls, it really does not matter much to us whether he was the first to write it up and the Greeks the first to play it, or whether the game originated in France in the fifteenth century, as some claim.

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uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading LET us see; it was that old medical gentleman, Galen the Greek, who first wrote upon tennis, speaking of the sport as healthy exercise, was it not?

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
uspronounUS /ʌs/

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

From this reading LET us see; it was that old medical gentleman, Galen the Greek, who first wrote upon tennis, speaking of the sport as healthy exercise, was it not?

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading What _we_ want to know is, can we all learn to play tennis?

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading LET us see; it was that old medical gentleman, Galen the Greek, who first wrote upon tennis, speaking of the sport as healthy exercise, was it not?

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading What _we_ want to know is, can we all learn to play tennis?

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
WelladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Well, girls, it really does not matter much to us whether he was the first to write it up and the Greeks the first to play it, or whether the game originated in France in the fifteenth century, as some claim.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What _we_ want to know is, can we all learn to play tennis?

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Well, girls, it really does not matter much to us whether he was the first to write it up and the Greeks the first to play it, or whether the game originated in France in the fifteenth century, as some claim.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading LET us see; it was that old medical gentleman, Galen the Greek, who first wrote upon tennis, speaking of the sport as healthy exercise, was it not?

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
writeverbUS /raɪt/

produce a literary work

From this reading Well, girls, it really does not matter much to us whether he was the first to write it up and the Greeks the first to play it, or whether the game originated in France in the fifteenth century, as some claim.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wroteverbUS /roʊt/

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading LET us see; it was that old medical gentleman, Galen the Greek, who first wrote upon tennis, speaking of the sport as healthy exercise, was it not?

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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