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King Mombo

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of King Mombo is here in full — 144 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Paul B. (Paul Belloni) Du Chaillu • Curated US English Learning Edition
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CROSSING THE EQUATOR—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—THE EQUATORIAL CURRENT—THE GULF STREAM—STRUCK BY A TORNADO—LAND IN SIGHT—AFRICA AT LAST—THE GREAT FOREST.
In spite of the counter currents and contrary squalls, we crept slowly southward to meet the southeasterly winds, the captain taking advantage of every opportunity offered by the weather.
After many discouragements and setbacks, we at last crossed the equator.
One afternoon a squall rose and drove us southward.
After it had blown over, it became calm again.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

King Mombo

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of King Mombo is here in full — 144 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/28 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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CROSSING THE EQUATOR—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—THE EQUATORIAL CURRENT—THE GULF STREAM—STRUCK BY A TORNADO—LAND IN SIGHT—AFRICA AT LAST—THE GREAT FOREST.
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In spite of the counter currents and contrary squalls, we crept slowly southward to meet the southeasterly winds, the captain taking advantage of every opportunity offered by the weather.
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After many discouragements and setbacks, we at last crossed the equator.
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One afternoon a squall rose and drove us southward.
/wʌn ˌæftərˈnuːn ə skwɔːl roʊz ənd droʊv ʌs ˈsaʊθwərd/
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After it had blown over, it became calm again.
/ˈæftər ɪt hæd bloʊn ˈoʊvər ɪt bɪˈkeɪm kɑːm əˈɡen/

Learner Dictionary

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

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currents noun US /ˈkɜːrənts/

plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading “In spite of the counter currents and contrary squalls, we crept slowly southward to meet the southeasterly winds, the captain taking advantage of every opportunity offered by the weather.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
equator noun US /ɪˈkweɪtər/

an imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the north and south poles

From this reading “CROSSING THE EQUATOR—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—THE EQUATORIAL CURRENT—THE GULF STREAM—STRUCK BY A TORNADO—LAND IN SIGHT—AFRICA AT LAST—THE GREAT FOREST.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
equatorial adjective US /ˌiːkwəˈtɔːriəl/

of or relating to or at an equator

From this reading “CROSSING THE EQUATOR—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—THE EQUATORIAL CURRENT—THE GULF STREAM—STRUCK BY A TORNADO—LAND IN SIGHT—AFRICA AT LAST—THE GREAT FOREST.”

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setbacks noun US /ˈsetbæks/

plural of “setback” — an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

From this reading “After many discouragements and setbacks, we at last crossed the equator.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
southeast noun US /ˌsaʊˈθiːst/

the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees

From this reading “CROSSING THE EQUATOR—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—THE EQUATORIAL CURRENT—THE GULF STREAM—STRUCK BY A TORNADO—LAND IN SIGHT—AFRICA AT LAST—THE GREAT FOREST.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
squall verb US /skwɔːl/

make high-pitched, whiney noises

From this reading “One afternoon a squall rose and drove us southward.”

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squalls noun US /skwɔːlz/

plural of “squall” — sudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation

From this reading “In spite of the counter currents and contrary squalls, we crept slowly southward to meet the southeasterly winds, the captain taking advantage of every opportunity offered by the weather.”

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tornado noun US /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/

a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground

From this reading “CROSSING THE EQUATOR—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—THE EQUATORIAL CURRENT—THE GULF STREAM—STRUCK BY A TORNADO—LAND IN SIGHT—AFRICA AT LAST—THE GREAT FOREST.”

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.

taking advantage noun + noun

In this reading “In spite of the counter currents and contrary squalls, we crept slowly southward to meet the southeasterly winds, the captain taking advantage of every opportunity offered by the weather.”

3,072 times in 426,211 chapters
crept slowly verb + particle counted as “creep slowly”

In this reading “In spite of the counter currents and contrary squalls, we crept slowly southward to meet the southeasterly winds, the captain taking advantage of every opportunity offered by the weather.”

599 times in 426,211 chapters
In spite preposition + noun

In this reading “In spite of the counter currents and contrary squalls, we crept slowly southward to meet the southeasterly winds, the captain taking advantage of every opportunity offered by the weather.”

78,764 times in 426,211 chapters
GREAT FOREST adjective + noun

In this reading “CROSSING THE EQUATOR—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—THE EQUATORIAL CURRENT—THE GULF STREAM—STRUCK BY A TORNADO—LAND IN SIGHT—AFRICA AT LAST—THE GREAT FOREST.”

1,473 times in 426,211 chapters
IN SIGHT preposition + noun

at or within a reasonable distance for seeing

In this reading “CROSSING THE EQUATOR—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—THE EQUATORIAL CURRENT—THE GULF STREAM—STRUCK BY A TORNADO—LAND IN SIGHT—AFRICA AT LAST—THE GREAT FOREST.”

25,719 times in 426,211 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 CROSSING THE EQUATOR—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—THE EQUATORIAL CURRENT—THE GULF STREAM—STRUCK BY A TORNADO—LAND IN SIGHT—AFRICA AT LAST—THE GREAT FOREST.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading In spite of the counter currents and contrary squalls, we crept slowly southward to meet the southeasterly winds, the captain taking advantage of every opportunity offered by the weather.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
AFRICAnounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/

the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean

From this reading CROSSING THE EQUATOR—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—THE EQUATORIAL CURRENT—THE GULF STREAM—STRUCK BY A TORNADO—LAND IN SIGHT—AFRICA AT LAST—THE GREAT FOREST.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading After many discouragements and setbacks, we at last crossed the equator.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading One afternoon a squall rose and drove us southward.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading After it had blown over, it became calm again.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading In spite of the counter currents and contrary squalls, we crept slowly southward to meet the southeasterly winds, the captain taking advantage of every opportunity offered by the weather.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ATprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading CROSSING THE EQUATOR—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—THE EQUATORIAL CURRENT—THE GULF STREAM—STRUCK BY A TORNADO—LAND IN SIGHT—AFRICA AT LAST—THE GREAT FOREST.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading After it had blown over, it became calm again.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/

being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor

From this reading After it had blown over, it became calm again.

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BYprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading CROSSING THE EQUATOR—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—THE EQUATORIAL CURRENT—THE GULF STREAM—STRUCK BY A TORNADO—LAND IN SIGHT—AFRICA AT LAST—THE GREAT FOREST.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
calmverbUS /kɑːm/

make calm or still

From this reading After it had blown over, it became calm again.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
captainnounUS /ˈkæptən/

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading In spite of the counter currents and contrary squalls, we crept slowly southward to meet the southeasterly winds, the captain taking advantage of every opportunity offered by the weather.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
contraryadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntreri/

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading In spite of the counter currents and contrary squalls, we crept slowly southward to meet the southeasterly winds, the captain taking advantage of every opportunity offered by the weather.

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counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/

table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading In spite of the counter currents and contrary squalls, we crept slowly southward to meet the southeasterly winds, the captain taking advantage of every opportunity offered by the weather.

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creptverbUS /krept/

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading In spite of the counter currents and contrary squalls, we crept slowly southward to meet the southeasterly winds, the captain taking advantage of every opportunity offered by the weather.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/

placed crosswise

From this reading After many discouragements and setbacks, we at last crossed the equator.

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CROSSINGnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪŋ/

traveling across

From this reading CROSSING THE EQUATOR—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—THE EQUATORIAL CURRENT—THE GULF STREAM—STRUCK BY A TORNADO—LAND IN SIGHT—AFRICA AT LAST—THE GREAT FOREST.

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CURRENTnounUS /ˈkɜːrənt/

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading CROSSING THE EQUATOR—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—THE EQUATORIAL CURRENT—THE GULF STREAM—STRUCK BY A TORNADO—LAND IN SIGHT—AFRICA AT LAST—THE GREAT FOREST.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
currentsnounUS /ˈkɜːrənts/

plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading In spite of the counter currents and contrary squalls, we crept slowly southward to meet the southeasterly winds, the captain taking advantage of every opportunity offered by the weather.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
discouragements

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

From this reading After many discouragements and setbacks, we at last crossed the equator.

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drovenounUS /droʊv/

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading One afternoon a squall rose and drove us southward.

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EQUATORnounUS /ɪˈkweɪtər/

an imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the north and south poles

From this reading CROSSING THE EQUATOR—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—THE EQUATORIAL CURRENT—THE GULF STREAM—STRUCK BY A TORNADO—LAND IN SIGHT—AFRICA AT LAST—THE GREAT FOREST.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
EQUATORIALadjectiveUS /ˌiːkwəˈtɔːriəl/

of or relating to or at an equator

From this reading CROSSING THE EQUATOR—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—THE EQUATORIAL CURRENT—THE GULF STREAM—STRUCK BY A TORNADO—LAND IN SIGHT—AFRICA AT LAST—THE GREAT FOREST.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In spite of the counter currents and contrary squalls, we crept slowly southward to meet the southeasterly winds, the captain taking advantage of every opportunity offered by the weather.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
FORESTnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading CROSSING THE EQUATOR—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—THE EQUATORIAL CURRENT—THE GULF STREAM—STRUCK BY A TORNADO—LAND IN SIGHT—AFRICA AT LAST—THE GREAT FOREST.

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GREATadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading CROSSING THE EQUATOR—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—THE EQUATORIAL CURRENT—THE GULF STREAM—STRUCK BY A TORNADO—LAND IN SIGHT—AFRICA AT LAST—THE GREAT FOREST.

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GULFnounUS /ɡʌlf/

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading CROSSING THE EQUATOR—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—THE EQUATORIAL CURRENT—THE GULF STREAM—STRUCK BY A TORNADO—LAND IN SIGHT—AFRICA AT LAST—THE GREAT FOREST.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading After it had blown over, it became calm again.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading CROSSING THE EQUATOR—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—THE EQUATORIAL CURRENT—THE GULF STREAM—STRUCK BY A TORNADO—LAND IN SIGHT—AFRICA AT LAST—THE GREAT FOREST.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading After it had blown over, it became calm again.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
LANDnounUS /lænd/

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading CROSSING THE EQUATOR—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—THE EQUATORIAL CURRENT—THE GULF STREAM—STRUCK BY A TORNADO—LAND IN SIGHT—AFRICA AT LAST—THE GREAT FOREST.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
LASTadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading CROSSING THE EQUATOR—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—THE EQUATORIAL CURRENT—THE GULF STREAM—STRUCK BY A TORNADO—LAND IN SIGHT—AFRICA AT LAST—THE GREAT FOREST.

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manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading After many discouragements and setbacks, we at last crossed the equator.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
meetverbUS /miːt/

come together

From this reading In spite of the counter currents and contrary squalls, we crept slowly southward to meet the southeasterly winds, the captain taking advantage of every opportunity offered by the weather.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In spite of the counter currents and contrary squalls, we crept slowly southward to meet the southeasterly winds, the captain taking advantage of every opportunity offered by the weather.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading In spite of the counter currents and contrary squalls, we crept slowly southward to meet the southeasterly winds, the captain taking advantage of every opportunity offered by the weather.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
OnepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One afternoon a squall rose and drove us southward.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading In spite of the counter currents and contrary squalls, we crept slowly southward to meet the southeasterly winds, the captain taking advantage of every opportunity offered by the weather.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading After it had blown over, it became calm again.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
rosenounUS /roʊz/

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading One afternoon a squall rose and drove us southward.

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setbacksnounUS /ˈsetbæks/

plural of “setback” — an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

From this reading After many discouragements and setbacks, we at last crossed the equator.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
SIGHTnounUS /saɪt/

an instance of visual perception

From this reading CROSSING THE EQUATOR—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—THE EQUATORIAL CURRENT—THE GULF STREAM—STRUCK BY A TORNADO—LAND IN SIGHT—AFRICA AT LAST—THE GREAT FOREST.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading In spite of the counter currents and contrary squalls, we crept slowly southward to meet the southeasterly winds, the captain taking advantage of every opportunity offered by the weather.

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SOUTHEASTnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθiːst/

the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees

From this reading CROSSING THE EQUATOR—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—THE EQUATORIAL CURRENT—THE GULF STREAM—STRUCK BY A TORNADO—LAND IN SIGHT—AFRICA AT LAST—THE GREAT FOREST.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
southeasterlyadjective

coming from the southeast

From this reading In spite of the counter currents and contrary squalls, we crept slowly southward to meet the southeasterly winds, the captain taking advantage of every opportunity offered by the weather.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/

toward the south

From this reading In spite of the counter currents and contrary squalls, we crept slowly southward to meet the southeasterly winds, the captain taking advantage of every opportunity offered by the weather.

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spitenounUS /spaɪt/

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading In spite of the counter currents and contrary squalls, we crept slowly southward to meet the southeasterly winds, the captain taking advantage of every opportunity offered by the weather.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
squallverbUS /skwɔːl/

make high-pitched, whiney noises

From this reading One afternoon a squall rose and drove us southward.

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squallsnounUS /skwɔːlz/

plural of “squall” — sudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation

From this reading In spite of the counter currents and contrary squalls, we crept slowly southward to meet the southeasterly winds, the captain taking advantage of every opportunity offered by the weather.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
STREAMnounUS /striːm/

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading CROSSING THE EQUATOR—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—THE EQUATORIAL CURRENT—THE GULF STREAM—STRUCK BY A TORNADO—LAND IN SIGHT—AFRICA AT LAST—THE GREAT FOREST.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
STRUCKadjectiveUS /strʌk/

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading CROSSING THE EQUATOR—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—THE EQUATORIAL CURRENT—THE GULF STREAM—STRUCK BY A TORNADO—LAND IN SIGHT—AFRICA AT LAST—THE GREAT FOREST.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading In spite of the counter currents and contrary squalls, we crept slowly southward to meet the southeasterly winds, the captain taking advantage of every opportunity offered by the weather.

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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 CROSSING THE EQUATOR—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—THE EQUATORIAL CURRENT—THE GULF STREAM—STRUCK BY A TORNADO—LAND IN SIGHT—AFRICA AT LAST—THE GREAT FOREST.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading In spite of the counter currents and contrary squalls, we crept slowly southward to meet the southeasterly winds, the captain taking advantage of every opportunity offered by the weather.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
TORNADOnounUS /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/

a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground

From this reading CROSSING THE EQUATOR—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—THE EQUATORIAL CURRENT—THE GULF STREAM—STRUCK BY A TORNADO—LAND IN SIGHT—AFRICA AT LAST—THE GREAT FOREST.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
TRADE-WINDS

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

From this reading CROSSING THE EQUATOR—THE SOUTHEAST TRADE-WINDS—THE EQUATORIAL CURRENT—THE GULF STREAM—STRUCK BY A TORNADO—LAND IN SIGHT—AFRICA AT LAST—THE GREAT FOREST.

Pending verification
uspronounUS /ʌs/

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

From this reading One afternoon a squall rose and drove us southward.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In spite of the counter currents and contrary squalls, we crept slowly southward to meet the southeasterly winds, the captain taking advantage of every opportunity offered by the weather.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
weathernounUS /ˈweðər/

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading In spite of the counter currents and contrary squalls, we crept slowly southward to meet the southeasterly winds, the captain taking advantage of every opportunity offered by the weather.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
windsnounUS /wɪndz/

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading In spite of the counter currents and contrary squalls, we crept slowly southward to meet the southeasterly winds, the captain taking advantage of every opportunity offered by the weather.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

Chapter 5 of King Mombo by Paul B. (Paul Belloni) Du Chaillu holds 144 sentences, grouped into 29 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.

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Departure
A word that appears in the opening chapter of King Mombo; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Slaves
A word that appears in the opening chapter of King Mombo; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Plantations
A word that appears in the opening chapter of King Mombo; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Arrival
A word that appears in the opening chapter of King Mombo; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.