Chapter XXIX
Chapter 29 of Nicaragua is here in full — 77 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
” VI. 156 157 ” VII. 176 177 ” VIII. 199 201 ” IX. 236 237 ” X.
Nicaragua
Chapter XXIX
Chapter 29 of Nicaragua is here in full — 77 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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” VI.
156
157 ”
VII.
176
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VIII.
199
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IX.
236
237 ”
X.
LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
Editorial verification pending
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Nicaragua
Chapter XXIX
Chapter 29 of Nicaragua is here in full — 77 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/15 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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” VI.
/vaɪ/
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156
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VII.
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176
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VIII.
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IX.
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X.
Learner Dictionary
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
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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.
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All words in this reading · 13
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.
156
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 156 157 ” VII.
157
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 156 157 ” VII.
176
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 176 177 ” VIII.
177
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 176 177 ” VIII.
199
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 199 201 ” IX.
201
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 199 201 ” IX.
236
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From this reading 236 237 ” X.
237
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From this reading 236 237 ” X.
IXnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading 199 201 ” IX.
VInounUS /vaɪ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading ” VI.
VIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading 156 157 ” VII.
VIIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one
From this reading 176 177 ” VIII.
XnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading 236 237 ” X.
Chapter 29 of Nicaragua by E. G. (Ephraim George) Squier holds 77 sentences, grouped into 16 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 29 of Nicaragua contain?
Chapter 29 holds 77 sentences of Nicaragua, unabridged, divided into 16 reading sections.
This page carries chapter 29 of Nicaragua by E. G. (Ephraim George) Squier exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 77 sentences, grouped into 16 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 29 of Nicaragua?
Work through the 16 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.
Each of the 16 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 29 be read aloud to me?
Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 29 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 Nicaragua
Common questions about reading Nicaragua by E. G. (Ephraim George) Squier on this page, its source edition and its audio.
Is this the complete text of Nicaragua?
Yes. All 7608 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #76906 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.
Which edition of Nicaragua is used?
Project Gutenberg eBook #76906, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.
How long does Nicaragua take to read?
About 600 minutes of reading across 1522 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.
How to read Nicaragua section by section
How to work through Nicaragua section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.
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Open a chapter
Choose one of the 29 chapters of Nicaragua to begin.
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Vocabulary met early in Nicaragua
Words and structures a reader meets early in Nicaragua, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.
- Version
- A word that appears in the opening chapter of Nicaragua; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
- Cannot
- A word that appears in the opening chapter of Nicaragua; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
- Represent
- A word that appears in the opening chapter of Nicaragua; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
- Certain
- A word that appears in the opening chapter of Nicaragua; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.