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THE JOURNEY TO MOSCOW.
"I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.
"Well, he was fairly elected, I suppose," replied Beckwith.
"Elected!" sneered De Forrest.
"Scott elected him.
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Northern Lands

Chapter XII

Chapter 12 of Northern Lands is here in full — 290 sentences across 58 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE JOURNEY TO MOSCOW.
/ðə ˈdʒɜːrni tuː ˈmɑːskoʊ/
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"I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.
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"Well, he was fairly elected, I suppose," replied Beckwith.
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"Elected!" sneered De Forrest.
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"Scott elected him.
/skɑːt ɪˈlektəd hɪm/

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division noun US /dɪˈvɪʒən/

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading “"I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.”

elected adjective US /ɪˈlektəd/

subject to popular election

From this reading “"Well, he was fairly elected, I suppose," replied Beckwith.”

moscow noun US /ˈmɑːskoʊ/

a city of central European Russia; formerly capital of both the Soviet Union and Soviet Russia; since 1991 the capital of the Russian Federation

From this reading “THE JOURNEY TO MOSCOW.”

pauper noun US /ˈpɔːpər/

a person who is very poor

From this reading “"I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.”

rumored verb US /ˈruːmərd/

past form of “rumor” — tell or spread rumors

From this reading “"I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.”

sneered verb US /snɪrd/

past form of “sneer” — express through a scornful smile

From this reading “"Elected!" sneered De Forrest.”

students noun US /ˈstuːdənts/

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading “"I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.”

Volga noun US /ˈvɑːlɡə/

a Russian river; the longest river in Europe; flows into the Caspian Sea

From this reading “"I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.”

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go down verb + adjective

move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

In this reading “"I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.”

first division adjective + noun

In this reading “"I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.”

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absolutelyadverbUS /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading "I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.

angrilyadverbUS /ˈæŋɡrəli/

with anger

From this reading "I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading "I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.

Beckwith

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From this reading "Well, he was fairly elected, I suppose," replied Beckwith.

billsnounUS /bɪlz/

plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading "I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.

DenounUS /diː/

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading "I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.

divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading "I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.

electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/

subject to popular election

From this reading "Well, he was fairly elected, I suppose," replied Beckwith.

fairlyadverbUS /ˈferli/

to certain extent or degree

From this reading "Well, he was fairly elected, I suppose," replied Beckwith.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.

Forrest

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From this reading "I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

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

From this reading "I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Well, he was fairly elected, I suppose," replied Beckwith.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading "Scott elected him.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading "I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.

JOURNEYverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading THE JOURNEY TO MOSCOW.

letauxiliary verbUS /let/

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

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

From this reading "I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.

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 "I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.

MOSCOWnounUS /ˈmɑːskoʊ/

a city of central European Russia; formerly capital of both the Soviet Union and Soviet Russia; since 1991 the capital of the Russian Federation

From this reading THE JOURNEY TO MOSCOW.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.

partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/

an organization to gain political power

From this reading "I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.

paupernounUS /ˈpɔːpər/

a person who is very poor

From this reading "I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.

payverbUS /peɪ/

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading "I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.

repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Well, he was fairly elected, I suppose," replied Beckwith.

rumoredverbUS /ˈruːmərd/

past form of “rumor” — tell or spread rumors

From this reading "I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.

ScottnounUS /skɑːt/

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading "Scott elected him.

sneeredverbUS /snɪrd/

past form of “sneer” — express through a scornful smile

From this reading "Elected!" sneered De Forrest.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.

startverbUS /stɑːrt/

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.

studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading "I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.

supposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/

express a supposition

From this reading "Well, he was fairly elected, I suppose," replied Beckwith.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE JOURNEY TO MOSCOW.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading "I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.

TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE JOURNEY TO MOSCOW.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

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

From this reading "I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.

villanous

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From this reading "I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.

VolganounUS /ˈvɑːlɡə/

a Russian river; the longest river in Europe; flows into the Caspian Sea

From this reading "I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading "I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.

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 "Well, he was fairly elected, I suppose," replied Beckwith.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading "I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading "I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.

wishverbUS /wɪʃ/

hope for; have a wish

From this reading "I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "I think it is absolutely villanous to let that little pauper go down the Volga, when there are so many of us who pay our bills, that wish to go," said De Forrest, angrily, when it was rumored that the first division of the students, with the Volga party would start that day for Moscow.

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