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Rollo on the Rhine
Rollo on the Rhine

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Rollo on the Rhine is here in full — 135 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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See http://www.archive.org/details/rollorhine00abborich JACOB ABBOTT.
Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1855, by Jacob Abbott, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts Stereotyped at the Boston Stereotype Foundry ROLLO'S TOUR IN EUROPE.
ROLLO ON THE ATLANTIC.
ROLLO IN PARIS.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
Editorial verification pending

A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Rollo on the Rhine

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Rollo on the Rhine is here in full — 135 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/27 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/American Libraries.
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See http://www.archive.org/details/rollorhine00abborich JACOB ABBOTT.
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Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1855, by Jacob Abbott, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts Stereotyped at the Boston Stereotype Foundry ROLLO'S TOUR IN EUROPE.
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ROLLO ON THE ATLANTIC.
/ˈrɑːloʊ ɑːn ðə ətˈlæntɪk/
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ROLLO IN PARIS.
/ˈrɑːloʊ ɪn ˈperɪs/

Learner Dictionary

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

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archive noun US /ˈɑːr.kaɪv/

A collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people.

From this reading “Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/American Libraries.”

Clerk's noun US /klɜːrks/

possessive form of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading “Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1855, by Jacob Abbott, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts Stereotyped at the Boston Stereotype Foundry ROLLO'S TOUR IN EUROPE.”

Foundry noun US /ˈfaʊndri/

factory where metal castings are produced

From this reading “Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1855, by Jacob Abbott, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts Stereotyped at the Boston Stereotype Foundry ROLLO'S TOUR IN EUROPE.”

http noun US /ˌeɪtʃtiːtiːˈpiː/

a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers

From this reading “See http://www.archive.org/details/rollorhine00abborich JACOB ABBOTT.”

Internet noun US /ˈɪntərnet/

a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading “Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/American Libraries.”

rollo noun US /ˈrɑːloʊ/

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

From this reading “Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1855, by Jacob Abbott, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts Stereotyped at the Boston Stereotype Foundry ROLLO'S TOUR IN EUROPE.”

Stereotype noun US /ˈsteriətaɪp/

a conventional or formulaic conception or image

From this reading “Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1855, by Jacob Abbott, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts Stereotyped at the Boston Stereotype Foundry ROLLO'S TOUR IN EUROPE.”

Stereotyped adjective US /ˈsteriətaɪpt/

lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality

From this reading “Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1855, by Jacob Abbott, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts Stereotyped at the Boston Stereotype Foundry ROLLO'S TOUR IN EUROPE.”

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00

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From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/rollorhine00abborich JACOB ABBOTT.

1855

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From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1855, by Jacob Abbott, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts Stereotyped at the Boston Stereotype Foundry ROLLO'S TOUR IN EUROPE.

abborich

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From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/rollorhine00abborich JACOB ABBOTT.

ABBOTT

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From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/rollorhine00abborich JACOB ABBOTT.

accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1855, by Jacob Abbott, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts Stereotyped at the Boston Stereotype Foundry ROLLO'S TOUR IN EUROPE.

ActverbUS /ækt/

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1855, by Jacob Abbott, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts Stereotyped at the Boston Stereotype Foundry ROLLO'S TOUR IN EUROPE.

AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/American Libraries.

ArchivenounUS /ˈɑːr.kaɪv/

A collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people.

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/American Libraries.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/American Libraries.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1855, by Jacob Abbott, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts Stereotyped at the Boston Stereotype Foundry ROLLO'S TOUR IN EUROPE.

ATLANTICnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading ROLLO ON THE ATLANTIC.

availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/American Libraries.

BostonnounUS /ˈbɑːstən/

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1855, by Jacob Abbott, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts Stereotyped at the Boston Stereotype Foundry ROLLO'S TOUR IN EUROPE.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1855, by Jacob Abbott, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts Stereotyped at the Boston Stereotype Foundry ROLLO'S TOUR IN EUROPE.

Clerk'snounUS /klɜːrks/

possessive form of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1855, by Jacob Abbott, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts Stereotyped at the Boston Stereotype Foundry ROLLO'S TOUR IN EUROPE.

CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1855, by Jacob Abbott, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts Stereotyped at the Boston Stereotype Foundry ROLLO'S TOUR IN EUROPE.

CourtnounUS /kɔːrt/

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1855, by Jacob Abbott, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts Stereotyped at the Boston Stereotype Foundry ROLLO'S TOUR IN EUROPE.

detailsnounUS /dɪˈteɪlz/

true confidential information

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/rollorhine00abborich JACOB ABBOTT.

DistrictnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1855, by Jacob Abbott, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts Stereotyped at the Boston Stereotype Foundry ROLLO'S TOUR IN EUROPE.

EnteredverbUS /ˈentərd/

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1855, by Jacob Abbott, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts Stereotyped at the Boston Stereotype Foundry ROLLO'S TOUR IN EUROPE.

EUROPEnounUS /ˈjʊrəp/

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1855, by Jacob Abbott, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts Stereotyped at the Boston Stereotype Foundry ROLLO'S TOUR IN EUROPE.

FoundrynounUS /ˈfaʊndri/

factory where metal castings are produced

From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1855, by Jacob Abbott, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts Stereotyped at the Boston Stereotype Foundry ROLLO'S TOUR IN EUROPE.

httpnounUS /ˌeɪtʃtiːtiːˈpiː/

a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/rollorhine00abborich JACOB ABBOTT.

ImagesnounUS /ˈɪmədʒəz/

plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/American Libraries.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1855, by Jacob Abbott, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts Stereotyped at the Boston Stereotype Foundry ROLLO'S TOUR IN EUROPE.

InternetnounUS /ˈɪntərnet/

a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/American Libraries.

JACOBnounUS /ˈdʒeɪkəb/

French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/rollorhine00abborich JACOB ABBOTT.

LibrariesnounUS /ˈlaɪbreriːz/

plural of “library” — a room where books are kept

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/American Libraries.

MassachusettsnounUS /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsəts/

a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1855, by Jacob Abbott, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts Stereotyped at the Boston Stereotype Foundry ROLLO'S TOUR IN EUROPE.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/American Libraries.

OfficenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1855, by Jacob Abbott, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts Stereotyped at the Boston Stereotype Foundry ROLLO'S TOUR IN EUROPE.

ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ROLLO ON THE ATLANTIC.

org

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

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/rollorhine00abborich JACOB ABBOTT.

originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/American Libraries.

pagesnounUS /ˈpeɪdʒəz/

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/American Libraries.

PARISnounUS /ˈperɪs/

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading ROLLO IN PARIS.

ROLLOnounUS /ˈrɑːloʊ/

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

From this reading ROLLO ON THE ATLANTIC.

ROLLO'S

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

From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1855, by Jacob Abbott, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts Stereotyped at the Boston Stereotype Foundry ROLLO'S TOUR IN EUROPE.

rollorhine

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

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/rollorhine00abborich JACOB ABBOTT.

SeeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/rollorhine00abborich JACOB ABBOTT.

StereotypenounUS /ˈsteriətaɪp/

a conventional or formulaic conception or image

From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1855, by Jacob Abbott, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts Stereotyped at the Boston Stereotype Foundry ROLLO'S TOUR IN EUROPE.

StereotypedadjectiveUS /ˈsteriətaɪpt/

lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality

From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1855, by Jacob Abbott, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts Stereotyped at the Boston Stereotype Foundry ROLLO'S TOUR IN EUROPE.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/American Libraries.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/American Libraries.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1855, by Jacob Abbott, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts Stereotyped at the Boston Stereotype Foundry ROLLO'S TOUR IN EUROPE.

TOURnounUS /tʊr/

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1855, by Jacob Abbott, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts Stereotyped at the Boston Stereotype Foundry ROLLO'S TOUR IN EUROPE.

wwwnoun

computer network consisting of a collection of internet sites that offer text and graphics and sound and animation resources through the hypertext transfer protocol

From this reading See http://www.archive.org/details/rollorhine00abborich JACOB ABBOTT.

yearnounUS /jɪr/

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1855, by Jacob Abbott, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts Stereotyped at the Boston Stereotype Foundry ROLLO'S TOUR IN EUROPE.

Chapter 1 of Rollo on the Rhine by Jacob Abbott holds 135 sentences, grouped into 27 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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Chapter 1 holds 135 sentences of Rollo on the Rhine, unabridged, divided into 27 reading sections.

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