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Rollo in Paris

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

Chapter 8 of Rollo in Paris is here in full — 190 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE GARDEN OF PLANTS.
Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.
A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.
Real chapels are made in the alcoves of churches, in monuments over tombs, and in other similar places, and children have toy chapels to play with.
There are little crucifixes, and candlesticks, and communion cups, and other similar things for sale at the toy shops.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Rollo in Paris

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

Chapter 8 of Rollo in Paris is here in full — 190 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/38 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE GARDEN OF PLANTS.
/ðə ˈɡɑːrdən ʌv plænts/
Line 2
Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.
/ˈrɑːloʊ ənd ˈkɑːrloʊs hæd nɑːt ɡɔːn fɑːr bɪˈfɔːr ðeɪ keɪm tuː ə pleɪs wer tuː ˈtʃɪldrən hæd set ʌp wʌt ðeɪ kɔːld ə ˈtʃæpəl ˈʌndər ðə ˈɑːrtʃweɪ wɪtʃ led tuː ðə ˌɪnˈtɪriər ʌv ðə haʊs wer ðeɪ lɪvd/
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A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.
/ə riːl ˈtʃæpəl ɪn ˈkæθlɪk ˈkʌntriz ɪz ˈeni ˈkɑːnsəkreɪtɪd pleɪs lɑːrdʒ ɔːr smɔːl kənˈteɪnɪŋ æn ˈɔːltər ənd ə ˈkruːsəfɪks ənd ˈʌðər ˈseɪkrəd ˈembləmz wer ˈmæsəz ɑːr sed ənd ˈʌðər rɪˈlɪdʒəs ˈsɜːrvəsəz ɑːr pərˈfɔːrmd/
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Real chapels are made in the alcoves of churches, in monuments over tombs, and in other similar places, and children have toy chapels to play with.
Line 5
There are little crucifixes, and candlesticks, and communion cups, and other similar things for sale at the toy shops.
/ðer ɑːr ˈlɪtəl ˈkruːsəfɪksɪz ənd ˈkændəlstɪks ənd kəˈmjuːnjən kʌps ənd ˈʌðər ˈsɪmələr θɪŋz fɔːr seɪl æt ðə tɔɪ ʃɑːps/

Learner Dictionary

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

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

alcoves noun US /ˈælkoʊvz/

plural of “alcove” — a small recess opening off a larger room

From this reading “Real chapels are made in the alcoves of churches, in monuments over tombs, and in other similar places, and children have toy chapels to play with.”

archway noun US /ˈɑːrtʃweɪ/

a passageway under a curved masonry construction

From this reading “Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.”

candlesticks noun US /ˈkændəlstɪks/

plural of “candlestick” — a holder with sockets for candles

From this reading “There are little crucifixes, and candlesticks, and communion cups, and other similar things for sale at the toy shops.”

Carlos noun US /ˈkɑːrloʊs/

Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)

From this reading “Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.”

crucifix noun US /ˈkruːsəfɪks/

representation of the cross on which Jesus died

From this reading “A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.”

crucifixes noun US /ˈkruːsəfɪksɪz/

plural of “crucifix” — representation of the cross on which Jesus died

From this reading “There are little crucifixes, and candlesticks, and communion cups, and other similar things for sale at the toy shops.”

emblems noun US /ˈembləmz/

plural of “emblem” — special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.

From this reading “A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.”

Rollo noun US /ˈrɑːloʊ/

Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)

From this reading “Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.

alcovesnounUS /ˈælkoʊvz/

plural of “alcove” — a small recess opening off a larger room

From this reading Real chapels are made in the alcoves of churches, in monuments over tombs, and in other similar places, and children have toy chapels to play with.

altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/

the table in Christian churches where communion is given

From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.

archwaynounUS /ˈɑːrtʃweɪ/

a passageway under a curved masonry construction

From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There are little crucifixes, and candlesticks, and communion cups, and other similar things for sale at the toy shops.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.

calledverbUS /kɔːld/

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

From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.

candlesticksnounUS /ˈkændəlstɪks/

plural of “candlestick” — a holder with sockets for candles

From this reading There are little crucifixes, and candlesticks, and communion cups, and other similar things for sale at the toy shops.

CarlosnounUS /ˈkɑːrloʊs/

Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)

From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.

CatholicadjectiveUS /ˈkæθlɪk/

of or relating to or supporting Catholicism

From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.

chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.

chapels

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

From this reading Real chapels are made in the alcoves of churches, in monuments over tombs, and in other similar places, and children have toy chapels to play with.

childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.

churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/

plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Real chapels are made in the alcoves of churches, in monuments over tombs, and in other similar places, and children have toy chapels to play with.

communionnounUS /kəˈmjuːnjən/

the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist

From this reading There are little crucifixes, and candlesticks, and communion cups, and other similar things for sale at the toy shops.

consecratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkreɪtɪd/

solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose

From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.

containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.

countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.

crucifixnounUS /ˈkruːsəfɪks/

representation of the cross on which Jesus died

From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.

crucifixesnounUS /ˈkruːsəfɪksɪz/

plural of “crucifix” — representation of the cross on which Jesus died

From this reading There are little crucifixes, and candlesticks, and communion cups, and other similar things for sale at the toy shops.

cupsnounUS /kʌps/

plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading There are little crucifixes, and candlesticks, and communion cups, and other similar things for sale at the toy shops.

emblemsnounUS /ˈembləmz/

plural of “emblem” — special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.

From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.

faradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There are little crucifixes, and candlesticks, and communion cups, and other similar things for sale at the toy shops.

GARDENnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading THE GARDEN OF PLANTS.

goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/

destroyed or killed

From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Real chapels are made in the alcoves of churches, in monuments over tombs, and in other similar places, and children have toy chapels to play with.

housenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.

interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.

largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.

lednounUS /led/

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

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

From this reading There are little crucifixes, and candlesticks, and communion cups, and other similar things for sale at the toy shops.

livedverbUS /lɪvd/

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Real chapels are made in the alcoves of churches, in monuments over tombs, and in other similar places, and children have toy chapels to play with.

massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/

the common people generally

From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.

monumentsnounUS /ˈmɑːnjəmənts/

plural of “monument” — a structure erected to commemorate persons or events

From this reading Real chapels are made in the alcoves of churches, in monuments over tombs, and in other similar places, and children have toy chapels to play with.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GARDEN OF PLANTS.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading Real chapels are made in the alcoves of churches, in monuments over tombs, and in other similar places, and children have toy chapels to play with.

performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.

placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Real chapels are made in the alcoves of churches, in monuments over tombs, and in other similar places, and children have toy chapels to play with.

PLANTSnounUS /plænts/

plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading THE GARDEN OF PLANTS.

playverbUS /pleɪ/

participate in games or sport

From this reading Real chapels are made in the alcoves of churches, in monuments over tombs, and in other similar places, and children have toy chapels to play with.

realadjectiveUS /riːl/

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.

religiousadjectiveUS /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.

RollonounUS /ˈrɑːloʊ/

Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)

From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.

sacredadjectiveUS /ˈseɪkrəd/

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.

salenounUS /seɪl/

a particular instance of selling

From this reading There are little crucifixes, and candlesticks, and communion cups, and other similar things for sale at the toy shops.

servicesnounUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəz/

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.

setverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.

shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading There are little crucifixes, and candlesticks, and communion cups, and other similar things for sale at the toy shops.

similaradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmələr/

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading Real chapels are made in the alcoves of churches, in monuments over tombs, and in other similar places, and children have toy chapels to play with.

smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/

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

From this reading A real chapel, in Catholic countries, is any consecrated place, large or small, containing an altar, and a crucifix, and other sacred emblems, where masses are said and other religious services are performed.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE GARDEN OF PLANTS.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are little crucifixes, and candlesticks, and communion cups, and other similar things for sale at the toy shops.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading There are little crucifixes, and candlesticks, and communion cups, and other similar things for sale at the toy shops.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.

tombsnounUS /tuːmz/

plural of “tomb” — a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)

From this reading Real chapels are made in the alcoves of churches, in monuments over tombs, and in other similar places, and children have toy chapels to play with.

toynounUS /tɔɪ/

an artifact designed to be played with

From this reading Real chapels are made in the alcoves of churches, in monuments over tombs, and in other similar places, and children have toy chapels to play with.

twonounUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading Rollo and Carlos had not gone far before they came to a place where two children had set up what they called a _chapel_, under the archway which led to the interior of the house where they lived.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Real chapels are made in the alcoves of churches, in monuments over tombs, and in other similar places, and children have toy chapels to play with.

Chapter 8 of Rollo in Paris by Jacob Abbott holds 190 sentences, grouped into 38 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 8 of Rollo in Paris contain?

Chapter 8 holds 190 sentences of Rollo in Paris, unabridged, divided into 38 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 8 of Rollo in Paris by Jacob Abbott exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 190 sentences, grouped into 38 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 8 of Rollo in Paris?

Work through the 38 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 38 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 8 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 8 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 Rollo in Paris

Common questions about reading Rollo in Paris by Jacob Abbott on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of Rollo in Paris?

Yes. All 2211 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #22956 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of Rollo in Paris is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #22956, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does Rollo in Paris take to read?

About 184 minutes of reading across 443 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

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Vocabulary met early in Rollo in Paris

Words and structures a reader meets early in Rollo in Paris, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Jacob
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Abbott
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Company
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