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Chapter I

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The tourist lost in mid-ocean is mysteriously introduced into Intermere, and meets the first citizen and other chief officials.
10 Xamas, the first citizen, explains the polity and principles governing the Commonwealth and promoting the interests of all the people of Intermere.
30 Maros places Anderton in communication with his mother, and dissipates his superstitious ideas and otherwise enlightens him as to the possibilities of science.
54 A trip by air and land and water through the provinces, cities, hamlets and gardens, with matchless beauty and enjoyment on every hand.
73 The philosophy of life, and the faculty of its enjoyment as personified in the persons and vocations of the entertainers. 95
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Intermere

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Intermere is here in full — 5 sentences across 1 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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

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The tourist lost in mid-ocean is mysteriously introduced into Intermere, and meets the first citizen and other chief officials.
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10 Xamas, the first citizen, explains the polity and principles governing the Commonwealth and promoting the interests of all the people of Intermere.
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30 Maros places Anderton in communication with his mother, and dissipates his superstitious ideas and otherwise enlightens him as to the possibilities of science.
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54 A trip by air and land and water through the provinces, cities, hamlets and gardens, with matchless beauty and enjoyment on every hand.
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73 The philosophy of life, and the faculty of its enjoyment as personified in the persons and vocations of the entertainers. 95

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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dissipates verb US /ˈdɪsəpeɪts/

third-person singular of “dissipate” — to cause to separate and go in different directions

From this reading “30 Maros places Anderton in communication with his mother, and dissipates his superstitious ideas and otherwise enlightens him as to the possibilities of science.”

enlightens verb US /ˌenˈlaɪtənz/

third-person singular of “enlighten” — make understand

From this reading “30 Maros places Anderton in communication with his mother, and dissipates his superstitious ideas and otherwise enlightens him as to the possibilities of science.”

entertainers noun US /ˌentərˈteɪnərz/

plural of “entertainer” — a person who tries to please or amuse

From this reading “73 The philosophy of life, and the faculty of its enjoyment as personified in the persons and vocations of the entertainers. 95”

hamlets noun US /ˈhæmləts/

plural of “hamlet” — a community of people smaller than a village

From this reading “54 A trip by air and land and water through the provinces, cities, hamlets and gardens, with matchless beauty and enjoyment on every hand.”

personified verb US /pərˈsɑːnəfaɪd/

inflected form of “personify” — invest with or as with a body; give body to

From this reading “73 The philosophy of life, and the faculty of its enjoyment as personified in the persons and vocations of the entertainers. 95”

polity noun US /ˈpɑːləti/

the form of government of a social organization

From this reading “10 Xamas, the first citizen, explains the polity and principles governing the Commonwealth and promoting the interests of all the people of Intermere.”

promoting verb US /prəˈmoʊtɪŋ/

-ing form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading “10 Xamas, the first citizen, explains the polity and principles governing the Commonwealth and promoting the interests of all the people of Intermere.”

vocations noun US /voʊˈkeɪʃənz/

plural of “vocation” — the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading “73 The philosophy of life, and the faculty of its enjoyment as personified in the persons and vocations of the entertainers. 95”

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introduced into verb + particle counted as “introduce into”

In this reading “The tourist lost in mid-ocean is mysteriously introduced into Intermere, and meets the first citizen and other chief officials.”

first citizen adjective + noun

In this reading “The tourist lost in mid-ocean is mysteriously introduced into Intermere, and meets the first citizen and other chief officials.”

All words in this reading · 75

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10

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From this reading 10 Xamas, the first citizen, explains the polity and principles governing the Commonwealth and promoting the interests of all the people of Intermere.

30

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From this reading 30 Maros places Anderton in communication with his mother, and dissipates his superstitious ideas and otherwise enlightens him as to the possibilities of science.

54

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From this reading 54 A trip by air and land and water through the provinces, cities, hamlets and gardens, with matchless beauty and enjoyment on every hand.

73

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From this reading 73 The philosophy of life, and the faculty of its enjoyment as personified in the persons and vocations of the entertainers. 95

95

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From this reading 73 The philosophy of life, and the faculty of its enjoyment as personified in the persons and vocations of the entertainers. 95

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading 54 A trip by air and land and water through the provinces, cities, hamlets and gardens, with matchless beauty and enjoyment on every hand.

airnounUS /er/

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading 54 A trip by air and land and water through the provinces, cities, hamlets and gardens, with matchless beauty and enjoyment on every hand.

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 10 Xamas, the first citizen, explains the polity and principles governing the Commonwealth and promoting the interests of all the people of Intermere.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The tourist lost in mid-ocean is mysteriously introduced into Intermere, and meets the first citizen and other chief officials.

Anderton

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From this reading 30 Maros places Anderton in communication with his mother, and dissipates his superstitious ideas and otherwise enlightens him as to the possibilities of science.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading 30 Maros places Anderton in communication with his mother, and dissipates his superstitious ideas and otherwise enlightens him as to the possibilities of science.

beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading 54 A trip by air and land and water through the provinces, cities, hamlets and gardens, with matchless beauty and enjoyment on every hand.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading 54 A trip by air and land and water through the provinces, cities, hamlets and gardens, with matchless beauty and enjoyment on every hand.

chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/

a person who is in charge

From this reading The tourist lost in mid-ocean is mysteriously introduced into Intermere, and meets the first citizen and other chief officials.

citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/

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

From this reading 54 A trip by air and land and water through the provinces, cities, hamlets and gardens, with matchless beauty and enjoyment on every hand.

citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/

a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading The tourist lost in mid-ocean is mysteriously introduced into Intermere, and meets the first citizen and other chief officials.

CommonwealthnounUS /ˈkɑːmənwelθ/

the official name of some states in the United States (Massachusetts and Pennsylvania and Virginia and Kentucky) and associated territories (Puerto Rico)

From this reading 10 Xamas, the first citizen, explains the polity and principles governing the Commonwealth and promoting the interests of all the people of Intermere.

communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading 30 Maros places Anderton in communication with his mother, and dissipates his superstitious ideas and otherwise enlightens him as to the possibilities of science.

dissipatesverbUS /ˈdɪsəpeɪts/

third-person singular of “dissipate” — to cause to separate and go in different directions

From this reading 30 Maros places Anderton in communication with his mother, and dissipates his superstitious ideas and otherwise enlightens him as to the possibilities of science.

enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading 54 A trip by air and land and water through the provinces, cities, hamlets and gardens, with matchless beauty and enjoyment on every hand.

enlightensverbUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənz/

third-person singular of “enlighten” — make understand

From this reading 30 Maros places Anderton in communication with his mother, and dissipates his superstitious ideas and otherwise enlightens him as to the possibilities of science.

entertainersnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnərz/

plural of “entertainer” — a person who tries to please or amuse

From this reading 73 The philosophy of life, and the faculty of its enjoyment as personified in the persons and vocations of the entertainers. 95

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading 54 A trip by air and land and water through the provinces, cities, hamlets and gardens, with matchless beauty and enjoyment on every hand.

explainsverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnz/

third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading 10 Xamas, the first citizen, explains the polity and principles governing the Commonwealth and promoting the interests of all the people of Intermere.

facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/

one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading 73 The philosophy of life, and the faculty of its enjoyment as personified in the persons and vocations of the entertainers. 95

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The tourist lost in mid-ocean is mysteriously introduced into Intermere, and meets the first citizen and other chief officials.

gardensnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənz/

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

From this reading 54 A trip by air and land and water through the provinces, cities, hamlets and gardens, with matchless beauty and enjoyment on every hand.

governingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʌvərnɪŋ/

responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws

From this reading 10 Xamas, the first citizen, explains the polity and principles governing the Commonwealth and promoting the interests of all the people of Intermere.

hamletsnounUS /ˈhæmləts/

plural of “hamlet” — a community of people smaller than a village

From this reading 54 A trip by air and land and water through the provinces, cities, hamlets and gardens, with matchless beauty and enjoyment on every hand.

handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading 54 A trip by air and land and water through the provinces, cities, hamlets and gardens, with matchless beauty and enjoyment on every hand.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading 30 Maros places Anderton in communication with his mother, and dissipates his superstitious ideas and otherwise enlightens him as to the possibilities of science.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading 30 Maros places Anderton in communication with his mother, and dissipates his superstitious ideas and otherwise enlightens him as to the possibilities of science.

ideasnounUS /aɪˈdiːəz/

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading 30 Maros places Anderton in communication with his mother, and dissipates his superstitious ideas and otherwise enlightens him as to the possibilities of science.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The tourist lost in mid-ocean is mysteriously introduced into Intermere, and meets the first citizen and other chief officials.

interestsnounUS /ˈɪntrəsts/

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading 10 Xamas, the first citizen, explains the polity and principles governing the Commonwealth and promoting the interests of all the people of Intermere.

Intermere

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

From this reading The tourist lost in mid-ocean is mysteriously introduced into Intermere, and meets the first citizen and other chief officials.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The tourist lost in mid-ocean is mysteriously introduced into Intermere, and meets the first citizen and other chief officials.

introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading The tourist lost in mid-ocean is mysteriously introduced into Intermere, and meets the first citizen and other chief officials.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading The tourist lost in mid-ocean is mysteriously introduced into Intermere, and meets the first citizen and other chief officials.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading 73 The philosophy of life, and the faculty of its enjoyment as personified in the persons and vocations of the entertainers. 95

landnounUS /lænd/

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading 54 A trip by air and land and water through the provinces, cities, hamlets and gardens, with matchless beauty and enjoyment on every hand.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading 73 The philosophy of life, and the faculty of its enjoyment as personified in the persons and vocations of the entertainers. 95

lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading The tourist lost in mid-ocean is mysteriously introduced into Intermere, and meets the first citizen and other chief officials.

Maros

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

From this reading 30 Maros places Anderton in communication with his mother, and dissipates his superstitious ideas and otherwise enlightens him as to the possibilities of science.

matchlessadjective

eminent beyond or above comparison

From this reading 54 A trip by air and land and water through the provinces, cities, hamlets and gardens, with matchless beauty and enjoyment on every hand.

meetsnounUS /miːts/

plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

From this reading The tourist lost in mid-ocean is mysteriously introduced into Intermere, and meets the first citizen and other chief officials.

mid-ocean

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

From this reading The tourist lost in mid-ocean is mysteriously introduced into Intermere, and meets the first citizen and other chief officials.

mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/

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

From this reading 30 Maros places Anderton in communication with his mother, and dissipates his superstitious ideas and otherwise enlightens him as to the possibilities of science.

mysteriouslyadverbUS /ˌmɪˈstɪriəsli/

in a cryptic manner

From this reading The tourist lost in mid-ocean is mysteriously introduced into Intermere, and meets the first citizen and other chief officials.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 10 Xamas, the first citizen, explains the polity and principles governing the Commonwealth and promoting the interests of all the people of Intermere.

officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/

plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office

From this reading The tourist lost in mid-ocean is mysteriously introduced into Intermere, and meets the first citizen and other chief officials.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading 54 A trip by air and land and water through the provinces, cities, hamlets and gardens, with matchless beauty and enjoyment on every hand.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The tourist lost in mid-ocean is mysteriously introduced into Intermere, and meets the first citizen and other chief officials.

otherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/

in other respects or ways

From this reading 30 Maros places Anderton in communication with his mother, and dissipates his superstitious ideas and otherwise enlightens him as to the possibilities of science.

peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading 10 Xamas, the first citizen, explains the polity and principles governing the Commonwealth and promoting the interests of all the people of Intermere.

personifiedverbUS /pərˈsɑːnəfaɪd/

inflected form of “personify” — invest with or as with a body; give body to

From this reading 73 The philosophy of life, and the faculty of its enjoyment as personified in the persons and vocations of the entertainers. 95

personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading 73 The philosophy of life, and the faculty of its enjoyment as personified in the persons and vocations of the entertainers. 95

philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading 73 The philosophy of life, and the faculty of its enjoyment as personified in the persons and vocations of the entertainers. 95

placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading 30 Maros places Anderton in communication with his mother, and dissipates his superstitious ideas and otherwise enlightens him as to the possibilities of science.

politynounUS /ˈpɑːləti/

the form of government of a social organization

From this reading 10 Xamas, the first citizen, explains the polity and principles governing the Commonwealth and promoting the interests of all the people of Intermere.

possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/

plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential

From this reading 30 Maros places Anderton in communication with his mother, and dissipates his superstitious ideas and otherwise enlightens him as to the possibilities of science.

principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading 10 Xamas, the first citizen, explains the polity and principles governing the Commonwealth and promoting the interests of all the people of Intermere.

promotingverbUS /prəˈmoʊtɪŋ/

-ing form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading 10 Xamas, the first citizen, explains the polity and principles governing the Commonwealth and promoting the interests of all the people of Intermere.

provincesnounUS /ˈprɑːvənsəz/

plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading 54 A trip by air and land and water through the provinces, cities, hamlets and gardens, with matchless beauty and enjoyment on every hand.

sciencenounUS /ˈsaɪəns/

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading 30 Maros places Anderton in communication with his mother, and dissipates his superstitious ideas and otherwise enlightens him as to the possibilities of science.

superstitiousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃəs/

showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance

From this reading 30 Maros places Anderton in communication with his mother, and dissipates his superstitious ideas and otherwise enlightens him as to the possibilities of science.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading The tourist lost in mid-ocean is mysteriously introduced into Intermere, and meets the first citizen and other chief officials.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading 54 A trip by air and land and water through the provinces, cities, hamlets and gardens, with matchless beauty and enjoyment on every hand.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading 30 Maros places Anderton in communication with his mother, and dissipates his superstitious ideas and otherwise enlightens him as to the possibilities of science.

touristnounUS /ˈtʊrəst/

someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading The tourist lost in mid-ocean is mysteriously introduced into Intermere, and meets the first citizen and other chief officials.

tripnounUS /trɪp/

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading 54 A trip by air and land and water through the provinces, cities, hamlets and gardens, with matchless beauty and enjoyment on every hand.

vocationsnounUS /voʊˈkeɪʃənz/

plural of “vocation” — the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading 73 The philosophy of life, and the faculty of its enjoyment as personified in the persons and vocations of the entertainers. 95

waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading 54 A trip by air and land and water through the provinces, cities, hamlets and gardens, with matchless beauty and enjoyment on every hand.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading 30 Maros places Anderton in communication with his mother, and dissipates his superstitious ideas and otherwise enlightens him as to the possibilities of science.

Xamas

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From this reading 10 Xamas, the first citizen, explains the polity and principles governing the Commonwealth and promoting the interests of all the people of Intermere.

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Vocabulary met early in Intermere

Words and structures a reader meets early in Intermere, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Tourist
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Intermere; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Mid-ocean
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Mysteriously
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Introduced
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