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Journey to the Center of the Earth

Chapter LXIV · CHAPTER 39

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CHAPTER 39 THE EXPLOSION AND ITS RESULTS The next day, which was the twenty-seventh of August, was a date celebrated in our wondrous subterranean journey.

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CHAPTER 39
THE EXPLOSION AND ITS RESULTS
The next day, which was the twenty-seventh of August, was a date
celebrated in our wondrous subterranean journey.
I never think of it
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Journey to the Center of the Earth

Chapter LXIV · CHAPTER 39

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Reading 1/55 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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CHAPTER 39
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THE EXPLOSION AND ITS RESULTS
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The next day, which was the twenty-seventh of August, was a date
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celebrated in our wondrous subterranean journey.
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I never think of it

Learner Dictionary

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Subterranean adjective US /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/

Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.

From this reading “celebrated in our wondrous subterranean journey.”

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39

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a

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AND

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August

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celebrated

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From this reading celebrated in our wondrous subterranean journey.

CHAPTER

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date

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day

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EXPLOSION

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I

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in

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it

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ITS

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journey

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never

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next

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of

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our

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From this reading celebrated in our wondrous subterranean journey.

RESULTS

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subterraneanadjectiveUS /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/

Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.

From this reading celebrated in our wondrous subterranean journey.

THE

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think

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twenty-seventh

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was

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which

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wondrous

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From this reading celebrated in our wondrous subterranean journey.

Chapter Quiz

Use these questions to verify literal comprehension before continuing to the next chapter.

What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of CHAPTER 39?

Which core linguistic virtue or character attribute is emphasized in this passage?

According to the text: "CHAPTER 39...", what tone does the author establish?

Shadowing Practice

Repeat the selected source lines aloud to practice rhythm, stress, and clear US English pronunciation.

Narrator: CHAPTER 39
Narrator: The insufficient light did