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Jean, Our Little Australian Cousin
Jean, Our Little Australian Cousin

Chapter IV

Chapter 4 of Jean, Our Little Australian Cousin is here in full — 128 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Mary F., -1930 Nixon-Roulet • Curated US English Learning Edition
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ON THE WAY TO THE "RUN" IT was a bright morning when they left Sydney to go to the station, taking the train early in the day, for there was a railway ride of several hours before them, as well as a long drive.
"Now you are going to see something of Australian life," said Mr. McDonald.
"Life in Sydney or Melbourne is very little different from that in Liverpool or Glasgow.
On the big stations it is much the same as on the country places at home, but my station is typical of Australia."
"Is it in the Bush, Uncle?" asked Fergus.
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Jean, Our Little Australian Cousin

Chapter IV

Chapter 4 of Jean, Our Little Australian Cousin is here in full — 128 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/25 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
ON THE WAY TO THE "RUN" IT was a bright morning when they left Sydney to go to the station, taking the train early in the day, for there was a railway ride of several hours before them, as well as a long drive.
/ɑːn ðə weɪ tuː ðə rʌn ɪt wɑːz ə braɪt ˈmɔːrnɪŋ wen ðeɪ left ˈsɪdni tuː ɡoʊ tuː ðə ˈsteɪʃən ˈteɪkɪŋ ðə treɪn ˈɜːrli ɪn ðə deɪ fɔːr ðer wɑːz ə ˈreɪlweɪ raɪd ʌv ˈsevrəl ˈaʊərz bɪˈfɔːr ðem æz wel æz ə lɔːŋ draɪv/
Line 2
"Now you are going to see something of Australian life," said Mr. McDonald.
Line 3
"Life in Sydney or Melbourne is very little different from that in Liverpool or Glasgow.
/laɪf ɪn ˈsɪdni ɔːr ˈmelbərn ɪz ˈveri ˈlɪtəl ˈdɪfərənt frʌm ðæt ɪn ˈlɪvərpuːl ɔːr ˈɡlæskoʊ/
Line 4
On the big stations it is much the same as on the country places at home, but my station is typical of Australia."
/ɑːn ðə bɪɡ ˈsteɪʃənz ɪt ɪz mʌtʃ ðə seɪm æz ɑːn ðə ˈkʌntri ˈpleɪsəz æt hoʊm bʌt maɪ ˈsteɪʃən ɪz ˈtɪpəkəl ʌv ɔːˈstreɪljə/
Line 5
"Is it in the Bush, Uncle?" asked Fergus.

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

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Australia noun US /ɔːˈstreɪljə/

a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony

From this reading “On the big stations it is much the same as on the country places at home, but my station is typical of Australia."”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Australian noun US /ɔːˈstreɪljən/

a native or inhabitant of Australia

From this reading “"Now you are going to see something of Australian life," said Mr. McDonald.”

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Glasgow noun US /ˈɡlæskoʊ/

largest city in Scotland; a port on the Clyde in west central Scotland; one of the great shipbuilding centers of the world

From this reading “"Life in Sydney or Melbourne is very little different from that in Liverpool or Glasgow.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Liverpool noun US /ˈlɪvərpuːl/

a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports

From this reading “"Life in Sydney or Melbourne is very little different from that in Liverpool or Glasgow.”

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Melbourne noun US /ˈmelbərn/

a resort town in east central Florida

From this reading “"Life in Sydney or Melbourne is very little different from that in Liverpool or Glasgow.”

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stations noun US /ˈsteɪʃənz/

(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary

From this reading “On the big stations it is much the same as on the country places at home, but my station is typical of Australia."”

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Sydney noun US /ˈsɪdni/

the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port

From this reading “ON THE WAY TO THE "RUN" IT was a bright morning when they left Sydney to go to the station, taking the train early in the day, for there was a railway ride of several hours before them, as well as a long drive.”

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typical adjective US /ˈtɪpəkəl/

exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category

From this reading “On the big stations it is much the same as on the country places at home, but my station is typical of Australia."”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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.

several hours adjective + noun

In this reading “ON THE WAY TO THE "RUN" IT was a bright morning when they left Sydney to go to the station, taking the train early in the day, for there was a railway ride of several hours before them, as well as a long drive.”

4,351 times in 426,211 chapters
at home preposition + noun

a reception held in your own home

In this reading “On the big stations it is much the same as on the country places at home, but my station is typical of Australia."”

94,709 times in 426,211 chapters
bright morning adjective + noun

In this reading “ON THE WAY TO THE "RUN" IT was a bright morning when they left Sydney to go to the station, taking the train early in the day, for there was a railway ride of several hours before them, as well as a long drive.”

1,099 times in 426,211 chapters
in the Bush preposition + article + noun counted as “in … bush”

In this reading “"Is it in the Bush, Uncle?" asked Fergus.”

5,013 times in 426,211 chapters

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

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE "RUN" IT was a bright morning when they left Sydney to go to the station, taking the train early in the day, for there was a railway ride of several hours before them, as well as a long drive.

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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading "Now you are going to see something of Australian life," said Mr. McDonald.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE "RUN" IT was a bright morning when they left Sydney to go to the station, taking the train early in the day, for there was a railway ride of several hours before them, as well as a long drive.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
askedverbUS /æskt/

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Is it in the Bush, Uncle?" asked Fergus.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the big stations it is much the same as on the country places at home, but my station is typical of Australia."

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AustralianounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljə/

a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony

From this reading On the big stations it is much the same as on the country places at home, but my station is typical of Australia."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
AustraliannounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljən/

a native or inhabitant of Australia

From this reading "Now you are going to see something of Australian life," said Mr. McDonald.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE "RUN" IT was a bright morning when they left Sydney to go to the station, taking the train early in the day, for there was a railway ride of several hours before them, as well as a long drive.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading On the big stations it is much the same as on the country places at home, but my station is typical of Australia."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE "RUN" IT was a bright morning when they left Sydney to go to the station, taking the train early in the day, for there was a railway ride of several hours before them, as well as a long drive.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
BushnounUS /bʊʃ/

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading "Is it in the Bush, Uncle?" asked Fergus.

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butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading On the big stations it is much the same as on the country places at home, but my station is typical of Australia."

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countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading On the big stations it is much the same as on the country places at home, but my station is typical of Australia."

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daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE "RUN" IT was a bright morning when they left Sydney to go to the station, taking the train early in the day, for there was a railway ride of several hours before them, as well as a long drive.

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differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading "Life in Sydney or Melbourne is very little different from that in Liverpool or Glasgow.

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driveverbUS /draɪv/

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE "RUN" IT was a bright morning when they left Sydney to go to the station, taking the train early in the day, for there was a railway ride of several hours before them, as well as a long drive.

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earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE "RUN" IT was a bright morning when they left Sydney to go to the station, taking the train early in the day, for there was a railway ride of several hours before them, as well as a long drive.

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Fergus

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From this reading "Is it in the Bush, Uncle?" asked Fergus.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE "RUN" IT was a bright morning when they left Sydney to go to the station, taking the train early in the day, for there was a railway ride of several hours before them, as well as a long drive.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Life in Sydney or Melbourne is very little different from that in Liverpool or Glasgow.

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GlasgownounUS /ˈɡlæskoʊ/

largest city in Scotland; a port on the Clyde in west central Scotland; one of the great shipbuilding centers of the world

From this reading "Life in Sydney or Melbourne is very little different from that in Liverpool or Glasgow.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE "RUN" IT was a bright morning when they left Sydney to go to the station, taking the train early in the day, for there was a railway ride of several hours before them, as well as a long drive.

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goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading "Now you are going to see something of Australian life," said Mr. McDonald.

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homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading On the big stations it is much the same as on the country places at home, but my station is typical of Australia."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE "RUN" IT was a bright morning when they left Sydney to go to the station, taking the train early in the day, for there was a railway ride of several hours before them, as well as a long drive.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE "RUN" IT was a bright morning when they left Sydney to go to the station, taking the train early in the day, for there was a railway ride of several hours before them, as well as a long drive.

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 "Life in Sydney or Melbourne is very little different from that in Liverpool or Glasgow.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ITpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE "RUN" IT was a bright morning when they left Sydney to go to the station, taking the train early in the day, for there was a railway ride of several hours before them, as well as a long drive.

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leftnounUS /left/

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE "RUN" IT was a bright morning when they left Sydney to go to the station, taking the train early in the day, for there was a railway ride of several hours before them, as well as a long drive.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "Now you are going to see something of Australian life," said Mr. McDonald.

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littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Life in Sydney or Melbourne is very little different from that in Liverpool or Glasgow.

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LiverpoolnounUS /ˈlɪvərpuːl/

a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports

From this reading "Life in Sydney or Melbourne is very little different from that in Liverpool or Glasgow.

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longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE "RUN" IT was a bright morning when they left Sydney to go to the station, taking the train early in the day, for there was a railway ride of several hours before them, as well as a long drive.

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McDonald

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

From this reading "Now you are going to see something of Australian life," said Mr. McDonald.

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MelbournenounUS /ˈmelbərn/

a resort town in east central Florida

From this reading "Life in Sydney or Melbourne is very little different from that in Liverpool or Glasgow.

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morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE "RUN" IT was a bright morning when they left Sydney to go to the station, taking the train early in the day, for there was a railway ride of several hours before them, as well as a long drive.

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MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Now you are going to see something of Australian life," said Mr. McDonald.

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muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading On the big stations it is much the same as on the country places at home, but my station is typical of Australia."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading On the big stations it is much the same as on the country places at home, but my station is typical of Australia."

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NowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Now you are going to see something of Australian life," said Mr. McDonald.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE "RUN" IT was a bright morning when they left Sydney to go to the station, taking the train early in the day, for there was a railway ride of several hours before them, as well as a long drive.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE "RUN" IT was a bright morning when they left Sydney to go to the station, taking the train early in the day, for there was a railway ride of several hours before them, as well as a long drive.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Life in Sydney or Melbourne is very little different from that in Liverpool or Glasgow.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/

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

From this reading On the big stations it is much the same as on the country places at home, but my station is typical of Australia."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE "RUN" IT was a bright morning when they left Sydney to go to the station, taking the train early in the day, for there was a railway ride of several hours before them, as well as a long drive.

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rideverbUS /raɪd/

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE "RUN" IT was a bright morning when they left Sydney to go to the station, taking the train early in the day, for there was a railway ride of several hours before them, as well as a long drive.

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RUNverbUS /rʌn/

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE "RUN" IT was a bright morning when they left Sydney to go to the station, taking the train early in the day, for there was a railway ride of several hours before them, as well as a long drive.

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saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Now you are going to see something of Australian life," said Mr. McDonald.

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sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading On the big stations it is much the same as on the country places at home, but my station is typical of Australia."

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seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Now you are going to see something of Australian life," said Mr. McDonald.

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severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE "RUN" IT was a bright morning when they left Sydney to go to the station, taking the train early in the day, for there was a railway ride of several hours before them, as well as a long drive.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "Now you are going to see something of Australian life," said Mr. McDonald.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE "RUN" IT was a bright morning when they left Sydney to go to the station, taking the train early in the day, for there was a railway ride of several hours before them, as well as a long drive.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
stationsnounUS /ˈsteɪʃənz/

(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary

From this reading On the big stations it is much the same as on the country places at home, but my station is typical of Australia."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
SydneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/

the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port

From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE "RUN" IT was a bright morning when they left Sydney to go to the station, taking the train early in the day, for there was a railway ride of several hours before them, as well as a long drive.

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takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE "RUN" IT was a bright morning when they left Sydney to go to the station, taking the train early in the day, for there was a railway ride of several hours before them, as well as a long drive.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Life in Sydney or Melbourne is very little different from that in Liverpool or Glasgow.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE "RUN" IT was a bright morning when they left Sydney to go to the station, taking the train early in the day, for there was a railway ride of several hours before them, as well as a long drive.

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thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE "RUN" IT was a bright morning when they left Sydney to go to the station, taking the train early in the day, for there was a railway ride of several hours before them, as well as a long drive.

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thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE "RUN" IT was a bright morning when they left Sydney to go to the station, taking the train early in the day, for there was a railway ride of several hours before them, as well as a long drive.

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theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE "RUN" IT was a bright morning when they left Sydney to go to the station, taking the train early in the day, for there was a railway ride of several hours before them, as well as a long drive.

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TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE "RUN" IT was a bright morning when they left Sydney to go to the station, taking the train early in the day, for there was a railway ride of several hours before them, as well as a long drive.

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trainverbUS /treɪn/

create by training and teaching

From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE "RUN" IT was a bright morning when they left Sydney to go to the station, taking the train early in the day, for there was a railway ride of several hours before them, as well as a long drive.

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typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/

exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category

From this reading On the big stations it is much the same as on the country places at home, but my station is typical of Australia."

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UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading "Is it in the Bush, Uncle?" asked Fergus.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading "Life in Sydney or Melbourne is very little different from that in Liverpool or Glasgow.

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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 ON THE WAY TO THE "RUN" IT was a bright morning when they left Sydney to go to the station, taking the train early in the day, for there was a railway ride of several hours before them, as well as a long drive.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
WAYnounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE "RUN" IT was a bright morning when they left Sydney to go to the station, taking the train early in the day, for there was a railway ride of several hours before them, as well as a long drive.

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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 ON THE WAY TO THE "RUN" IT was a bright morning when they left Sydney to go to the station, taking the train early in the day, for there was a railway ride of several hours before them, as well as a long drive.

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whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading ON THE WAY TO THE "RUN" IT was a bright morning when they left Sydney to go to the station, taking the train early in the day, for there was a railway ride of several hours before them, as well as a long drive.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Now you are going to see something of Australian life," said Mr. McDonald.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Chapter 4 of Jean, Our Little Australian Cousin by Mary F., -1930 Nixon-Roulet holds 128 sentences, grouped into 26 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 4 of Jean, Our Little Australian Cousin contain?

Chapter 4 holds 128 sentences of Jean, Our Little Australian Cousin, unabridged, divided into 26 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 4 of Jean, Our Little Australian Cousin by Mary F., -1930 Nixon-Roulet exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 128 sentences, grouped into 26 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 4 of Jean, Our Little Australian Cousin?

Work through the 26 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 26 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 4 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 4 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading Jean, Our Little Australian Cousin

Common questions about reading Jean, Our Little Australian Cousin by Mary F., -1930 Nixon-Roulet on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of Jean, Our Little Australian Cousin?

Yes. All 1496 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #43425 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of Jean, Our Little Australian Cousin is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #43425, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does Jean, Our Little Australian Cousin take to read?

About 124 minutes of reading across 300 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read Jean, Our Little Australian Cousin section by section

How to work through Jean, Our Little Australian Cousin section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 10 chapters of Jean, Our Little Australian Cousin to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in Jean, Our Little Australian Cousin

Words and structures a reader meets early in Jean, Our Little Australian Cousin, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Volume
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Jean, Our Little Australian Cousin; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Illustrated
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Jean, Our Little Australian Cousin; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Full-page
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Jean, Our Little Australian Cousin; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Plates
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Jean, Our Little Australian Cousin; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.