Chapter I
Chapter 1
Chapter 1 of Rollo's Philosophy. [Air] is here in full — 120 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
PHILOSOPHY. [AIR.] Rollo Learning to Talk. Rollo Learning to Read. Rollo at Work.
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Rollo's Philosophy. [Air]
Chapter I · Chapter 1
Chapter 1 of Rollo's Philosophy. [Air] is here in full — 120 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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PHILOSOPHY.
[AIR.]
Rollo
Learning
to
Talk.
Rollo
Learning
to
Read.
Rollo
at
Work.
LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Rollo's Philosophy. [Air]
Chapter I · Chapter 1
Chapter 1 of Rollo's Philosophy. [Air] is here in full — 120 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/24 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
Line 1
PHILOSOPHY.
/fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
Line 2
[AIR.]
/er/
Line 3
Rollo
Learning
to
Talk.
/ˈrɑːloʊ ˈlɜːrnɪŋ tuː tɔːk/
Line 4
Rollo
Learning
to
Read.
/ˈrɑːloʊ ˈlɜːrnɪŋ tuː red/
Line 5
Rollo
at
Work.
/ˈrɑːloʊ æt wɜːrk/
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.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading “[AIR.]”
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading “Rollo Learning to Talk.”
philosophy
noun
US /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading “PHILOSOPHY.”
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading “Rollo Learning to Read.”
Rollo
noun
US /ˈrɑːloʊ/
Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)
From this reading “Rollo Learning to Talk.”
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “Rollo Learning to Talk.”
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “Rollo at Work.”
All words in this reading · 9
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Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading [AIR.]
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rollo at Work.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Rollo Learning to Talk.
PHILOSOPHYnounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading PHILOSOPHY.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Rollo Learning to Read.
RollonounUS /ˈrɑːloʊ/
Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)
From this reading Rollo Learning to Talk.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Rollo Learning to Talk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rollo Learning to Talk.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Rollo at Work.
Chapter 1 of Rollo's Philosophy. [Air] by Jacob Abbott holds 120 sentences, grouped into 24 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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Vocabulary met early in Rollo's Philosophy. [Air]
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- Philosophy
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- Rollo
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- Learning
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- School
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