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Peter Parley's Wonders of the Earth, Sea

Chapter XXIII

Chapter 23 of Peter Parley's Wonders of the Earth, Sea is here in full — 56 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE NAUTILUS.
But there is one of these Sepias, or Cuttle Fish, which I like very much, though its character rests under as severe an imputation for dishonesty and rapacity, as that of the rest.
It is that one which inhabits the beautiful white semi-transparent shell, and is called the Paper Nautilus, or Argonaut.
Its body is represented out of the shell in the plate, fig.
3, and you will there see that it is not very different from those that are not provided with shells, except in having two of its eight arms spread out at the ends into a thin membrane or web.
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Peter Parley's Wonders of the Earth, Sea

Chapter XXIII

Chapter 23 of Peter Parley's Wonders of the Earth, Sea is here in full — 56 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/11 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE NAUTILUS.
/ðə ˈnɔːtələs/
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But there is one of these Sepias, or Cuttle Fish, which I like very much, though its character rests under as severe an imputation for dishonesty and rapacity, as that of the rest.
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It is that one which inhabits the beautiful white semi-transparent shell, and is called the Paper Nautilus, or Argonaut.
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Its body is represented out of the shell in the plate, fig.
/ɪts ˈbɑːdi ɪz ˌreprɪˈzentɪd aʊt ʌv ðə ʃel ɪn ðə pleɪt fɪɡ/
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3, and you will there see that it is not very different from those that are not provided with shells, except in having two of its eight arms spread out at the ends into a thin membrane or web.

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Argonaut noun US /ˈɑːrɡənɔːt/

someone engaged in a dangerous but potentially rewarding adventure

From this reading “It is that one which inhabits the beautiful white semi-transparent shell, and is called the Paper Nautilus, or Argonaut.”

dishonesty noun US /dɪˈsɑːnəsti/

the quality of being dishonest

From this reading “But there is one of these Sepias, or Cuttle Fish, which I like very much, though its character rests under as severe an imputation for dishonesty and rapacity, as that of the rest.”

imputation noun US /ˌɪmpjəˈteɪʃən/

a statement attributing something dishonest (especially a criminal offense)

From this reading “But there is one of these Sepias, or Cuttle Fish, which I like very much, though its character rests under as severe an imputation for dishonesty and rapacity, as that of the rest.”

inhabits verb US /ɪnˈhæbəts/

third-person singular of “inhabit” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading “It is that one which inhabits the beautiful white semi-transparent shell, and is called the Paper Nautilus, or Argonaut.”

membrane noun US /ˈmembreɪn/

a thin pliable sheet of material

From this reading “3, and you will there see that it is not very different from those that are not provided with shells, except in having two of its eight arms spread out at the ends into a thin membrane or web.”

nautilus noun US /ˈnɔːtələs/

a submarine that is propelled by nuclear power

From this reading “THE NAUTILUS.”

rests noun US /rests/

plural of “rest” — something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading “But there is one of these Sepias, or Cuttle Fish, which I like very much, though its character rests under as severe an imputation for dishonesty and rapacity, as that of the rest.”

web noun US /web/

an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving

From this reading “3, and you will there see that it is not very different from those that are not provided with shells, except in having two of its eight arms spread out at the ends into a thin membrane or web.”

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spread out verb + adjective

move outward

In this reading “3, and you will there see that it is not very different from those that are not provided with shells, except in having two of its eight arms spread out at the ends into a thin membrane or web.”

at the ends preposition + article + noun counted as “at … end”

In this reading “3, and you will there see that it is not very different from those that are not provided with shells, except in having two of its eight arms spread out at the ends into a thin membrane or web.”

provided with verb + particle counted as “provide with”

In this reading “3, and you will there see that it is not very different from those that are not provided with shells, except in having two of its eight arms spread out at the ends into a thin membrane or web.”

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From this reading 3, and you will there see that it is not very different from those that are not provided with shells, except in having two of its eight arms spread out at the ends into a thin membrane or web.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading 3, and you will there see that it is not very different from those that are not provided with shells, except in having two of its eight arms spread out at the ends into a thin membrane or web.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading But there is one of these Sepias, or Cuttle Fish, which I like very much, though its character rests under as severe an imputation for dishonesty and rapacity, as that of the rest.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading But there is one of these Sepias, or Cuttle Fish, which I like very much, though its character rests under as severe an imputation for dishonesty and rapacity, as that of the rest.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading 3, and you will there see that it is not very different from those that are not provided with shells, except in having two of its eight arms spread out at the ends into a thin membrane or web.

ArgonautnounUS /ˈɑːrɡənɔːt/

someone engaged in a dangerous but potentially rewarding adventure

From this reading It is that one which inhabits the beautiful white semi-transparent shell, and is called the Paper Nautilus, or Argonaut.

armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/

weapons considered collectively

From this reading 3, and you will there see that it is not very different from those that are not provided with shells, except in having two of its eight arms spread out at the ends into a thin membrane or web.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading But there is one of these Sepias, or Cuttle Fish, which I like very much, though its character rests under as severe an imputation for dishonesty and rapacity, as that of the rest.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading 3, and you will there see that it is not very different from those that are not provided with shells, except in having two of its eight arms spread out at the ends into a thin membrane or web.

beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading It is that one which inhabits the beautiful white semi-transparent shell, and is called the Paper Nautilus, or Argonaut.

bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Its body is represented out of the shell in the plate, fig.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there is one of these Sepias, or Cuttle Fish, which I like very much, though its character rests under as severe an imputation for dishonesty and rapacity, as that of the rest.

calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It is that one which inhabits the beautiful white semi-transparent shell, and is called the Paper Nautilus, or Argonaut.

characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading But there is one of these Sepias, or Cuttle Fish, which I like very much, though its character rests under as severe an imputation for dishonesty and rapacity, as that of the rest.

Cuttlenoun

ten-armed oval-bodied cephalopod with narrow fins as long as the body and a large calcareous internal shell

From this reading But there is one of these Sepias, or Cuttle Fish, which I like very much, though its character rests under as severe an imputation for dishonesty and rapacity, as that of the rest.

differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading 3, and you will there see that it is not very different from those that are not provided with shells, except in having two of its eight arms spread out at the ends into a thin membrane or web.

dishonestynounUS /dɪˈsɑːnəsti/

the quality of being dishonest

From this reading But there is one of these Sepias, or Cuttle Fish, which I like very much, though its character rests under as severe an imputation for dishonesty and rapacity, as that of the rest.

eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/

being one more than seven

From this reading 3, and you will there see that it is not very different from those that are not provided with shells, except in having two of its eight arms spread out at the ends into a thin membrane or web.

endsnounUS /endz/

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading 3, and you will there see that it is not very different from those that are not provided with shells, except in having two of its eight arms spread out at the ends into a thin membrane or web.

exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/

apart from; not including

From this reading 3, and you will there see that it is not very different from those that are not provided with shells, except in having two of its eight arms spread out at the ends into a thin membrane or web.

fignounUS /fɪɡ/

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Its body is represented out of the shell in the plate, fig.

FishnounUS /fɪʃ/

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading But there is one of these Sepias, or Cuttle Fish, which I like very much, though its character rests under as severe an imputation for dishonesty and rapacity, as that of the rest.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But there is one of these Sepias, or Cuttle Fish, which I like very much, though its character rests under as severe an imputation for dishonesty and rapacity, as that of the rest.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading 3, and you will there see that it is not very different from those that are not provided with shells, except in having two of its eight arms spread out at the ends into a thin membrane or web.

havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading 3, and you will there see that it is not very different from those that are not provided with shells, except in having two of its eight arms spread out at the ends into a thin membrane or web.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading But there is one of these Sepias, or Cuttle Fish, which I like very much, though its character rests under as severe an imputation for dishonesty and rapacity, as that of the rest.

imputationnounUS /ˌɪmpjəˈteɪʃən/

a statement attributing something dishonest (especially a criminal offense)

From this reading But there is one of these Sepias, or Cuttle Fish, which I like very much, though its character rests under as severe an imputation for dishonesty and rapacity, as that of the rest.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Its body is represented out of the shell in the plate, fig.

inhabitsverbUS /ɪnˈhæbəts/

third-person singular of “inhabit” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading It is that one which inhabits the beautiful white semi-transparent shell, and is called the Paper Nautilus, or Argonaut.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading 3, and you will there see that it is not very different from those that are not provided with shells, except in having two of its eight arms spread out at the ends into a thin membrane or web.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading But there is one of these Sepias, or Cuttle Fish, which I like very much, though its character rests under as severe an imputation for dishonesty and rapacity, as that of the rest.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is that one which inhabits the beautiful white semi-transparent shell, and is called the Paper Nautilus, or Argonaut.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But there is one of these Sepias, or Cuttle Fish, which I like very much, though its character rests under as severe an imputation for dishonesty and rapacity, as that of the rest.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading But there is one of these Sepias, or Cuttle Fish, which I like very much, though its character rests under as severe an imputation for dishonesty and rapacity, as that of the rest.

membranenounUS /ˈmembreɪn/

a thin pliable sheet of material

From this reading 3, and you will there see that it is not very different from those that are not provided with shells, except in having two of its eight arms spread out at the ends into a thin membrane or web.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But there is one of these Sepias, or Cuttle Fish, which I like very much, though its character rests under as severe an imputation for dishonesty and rapacity, as that of the rest.

NAUTILUSnounUS /ˈnɔːtələs/

a submarine that is propelled by nuclear power

From this reading THE NAUTILUS.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading 3, and you will there see that it is not very different from those that are not provided with shells, except in having two of its eight arms spread out at the ends into a thin membrane or web.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But there is one of these Sepias, or Cuttle Fish, which I like very much, though its character rests under as severe an imputation for dishonesty and rapacity, as that of the rest.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But there is one of these Sepias, or Cuttle Fish, which I like very much, though its character rests under as severe an imputation for dishonesty and rapacity, as that of the rest.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But there is one of these Sepias, or Cuttle Fish, which I like very much, though its character rests under as severe an imputation for dishonesty and rapacity, as that of the rest.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Its body is represented out of the shell in the plate, fig.

PapernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading It is that one which inhabits the beautiful white semi-transparent shell, and is called the Paper Nautilus, or Argonaut.

platenounUS /pleɪt/

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading Its body is represented out of the shell in the plate, fig.

providedverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪd/

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading 3, and you will there see that it is not very different from those that are not provided with shells, except in having two of its eight arms spread out at the ends into a thin membrane or web.

rapacitynoun

extreme gluttony

From this reading But there is one of these Sepias, or Cuttle Fish, which I like very much, though its character rests under as severe an imputation for dishonesty and rapacity, as that of the rest.

representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading Its body is represented out of the shell in the plate, fig.

restverbUS /rest/

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading But there is one of these Sepias, or Cuttle Fish, which I like very much, though its character rests under as severe an imputation for dishonesty and rapacity, as that of the rest.

restsnounUS /rests/

plural of “rest” — something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading But there is one of these Sepias, or Cuttle Fish, which I like very much, though its character rests under as severe an imputation for dishonesty and rapacity, as that of the rest.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading 3, and you will there see that it is not very different from those that are not provided with shells, except in having two of its eight arms spread out at the ends into a thin membrane or web.

semi-transparent

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

From this reading It is that one which inhabits the beautiful white semi-transparent shell, and is called the Paper Nautilus, or Argonaut.

Sepias

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

From this reading But there is one of these Sepias, or Cuttle Fish, which I like very much, though its character rests under as severe an imputation for dishonesty and rapacity, as that of the rest.

severeadjectiveUS /səˈvɪr/

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading But there is one of these Sepias, or Cuttle Fish, which I like very much, though its character rests under as severe an imputation for dishonesty and rapacity, as that of the rest.

shellnounUS /ʃel/

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading It is that one which inhabits the beautiful white semi-transparent shell, and is called the Paper Nautilus, or Argonaut.

shellsnounUS /ʃelz/

plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading 3, and you will there see that it is not very different from those that are not provided with shells, except in having two of its eight arms spread out at the ends into a thin membrane or web.

spreadverbUS /spred/

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading 3, and you will there see that it is not very different from those that are not provided with shells, except in having two of its eight arms spread out at the ends into a thin membrane or web.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But there is one of these Sepias, or Cuttle Fish, which I like very much, though its character rests under as severe an imputation for dishonesty and rapacity, as that of the rest.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE NAUTILUS.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there is one of these Sepias, or Cuttle Fish, which I like very much, though its character rests under as severe an imputation for dishonesty and rapacity, as that of the rest.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading But there is one of these Sepias, or Cuttle Fish, which I like very much, though its character rests under as severe an imputation for dishonesty and rapacity, as that of the rest.

thinadjectiveUS /θɪn/

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading 3, and you will there see that it is not very different from those that are not provided with shells, except in having two of its eight arms spread out at the ends into a thin membrane or web.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading 3, and you will there see that it is not very different from those that are not provided with shells, except in having two of its eight arms spread out at the ends into a thin membrane or web.

thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But there is one of these Sepias, or Cuttle Fish, which I like very much, though its character rests under as severe an imputation for dishonesty and rapacity, as that of the rest.

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading 3, and you will there see that it is not very different from those that are not provided with shells, except in having two of its eight arms spread out at the ends into a thin membrane or web.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading But there is one of these Sepias, or Cuttle Fish, which I like very much, though its character rests under as severe an imputation for dishonesty and rapacity, as that of the rest.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading But there is one of these Sepias, or Cuttle Fish, which I like very much, though its character rests under as severe an imputation for dishonesty and rapacity, as that of the rest.

webnounUS /web/

an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving

From this reading 3, and you will there see that it is not very different from those that are not provided with shells, except in having two of its eight arms spread out at the ends into a thin membrane or web.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading But there is one of these Sepias, or Cuttle Fish, which I like very much, though its character rests under as severe an imputation for dishonesty and rapacity, as that of the rest.

whitenounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading It is that one which inhabits the beautiful white semi-transparent shell, and is called the Paper Nautilus, or Argonaut.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading 3, and you will there see that it is not very different from those that are not provided with shells, except in having two of its eight arms spread out at the ends into a thin membrane or web.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading 3, and you will there see that it is not very different from those that are not provided with shells, except in having two of its eight arms spread out at the ends into a thin membrane or web.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 3, and you will there see that it is not very different from those that are not provided with shells, except in having two of its eight arms spread out at the ends into a thin membrane or web.

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