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Roraima and British Guiana, With a Glance at Bermuda, the West Indies
Roraima and British Guiana, With a Glance at Bermuda, the West Indies

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of Roraima and British Guiana, With a Glance at Bermuda, the West Indies is here in full — 79 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By J. W. (John Whetham) Boddam-Whetham • Curated US English Learning Edition
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TO SANTA CRUZ—BASSIN—A DOG-HOUSE—FRUIT STEALING—“THIBET” TREES—GREEN HERONS—PRETTY SCENERY—WEST END—SANTA CRUZ v.
ST.
THOMAS—CENTRAL ROAD—STEAM PLOUGH—A CENTRAL FACTORY—OPPOSITION—WAGES—CHILDREN—HOME AGAIN—RE-EMBARKATION—OFFICIAL DELAY.
Santa Cruz is situated about forty miles south of St. Thomas.
To reach it, it is necessary to take the Government mail-schooner, which makes the passage generally in about six hours, though, with contrary winds, it has been known to take days, and even weeks.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Roraima and British Guiana, With a Glance at Bermuda, the West Indies

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of Roraima and British Guiana, With a Glance at Bermuda, the West Indies is here in full — 79 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/15 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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TO SANTA CRUZ—BASSIN—A DOG-HOUSE—FRUIT STEALING—“THIBET” TREES—GREEN HERONS—PRETTY SCENERY—WEST END—SANTA CRUZ v.
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ST.
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THOMAS—CENTRAL ROAD—STEAM PLOUGH—A CENTRAL FACTORY—OPPOSITION—WAGES—CHILDREN—HOME AGAIN—RE-EMBARKATION—OFFICIAL DELAY.
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Santa Cruz is situated about forty miles south of St. Thomas.
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To reach it, it is necessary to take the Government mail-schooner, which makes the passage generally in about six hours, though, with contrary winds, it has been known to take days, and even weeks.

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.

factory noun US /ˈfæktəri/

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading “THOMAS—CENTRAL ROAD—STEAM PLOUGH—A CENTRAL FACTORY—OPPOSITION—WAGES—CHILDREN—HOME AGAIN—RE-EMBARKATION—OFFICIAL DELAY.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
herons noun US /ˈherənz/

plural of “heron” — Greek mathematician and inventor who devised a way to determine the area of a triangle and who described various mechanical devices (first century)

From this reading “TO SANTA CRUZ—BASSIN—A DOG-HOUSE—FRUIT STEALING—“THIBET” TREES—GREEN HERONS—PRETTY SCENERY—WEST END—SANTA CRUZ v.”

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plough noun US /plaʊ/

a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major

From this reading “THOMAS—CENTRAL ROAD—STEAM PLOUGH—A CENTRAL FACTORY—OPPOSITION—WAGES—CHILDREN—HOME AGAIN—RE-EMBARKATION—OFFICIAL DELAY.”

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santa noun US /ˈsæntə/

the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas

From this reading “TO SANTA CRUZ—BASSIN—A DOG-HOUSE—FRUIT STEALING—“THIBET” TREES—GREEN HERONS—PRETTY SCENERY—WEST END—SANTA CRUZ v.”

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scenery noun US /ˈsiːnəri/

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading “TO SANTA CRUZ—BASSIN—A DOG-HOUSE—FRUIT STEALING—“THIBET” TREES—GREEN HERONS—PRETTY SCENERY—WEST END—SANTA CRUZ v.”

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situated adjective US /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading “Santa Cruz is situated about forty miles south of St. Thomas.”

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stealing noun US /ˈstiːlɪŋ/

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading “TO SANTA CRUZ—BASSIN—A DOG-HOUSE—FRUIT STEALING—“THIBET” TREES—GREEN HERONS—PRETTY SCENERY—WEST END—SANTA CRUZ v.”

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wages noun US /ˈweɪdʒəz/

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading “THOMAS—CENTRAL ROAD—STEAM PLOUGH—A CENTRAL FACTORY—OPPOSITION—WAGES—CHILDREN—HOME AGAIN—RE-EMBARKATION—OFFICIAL DELAY.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

forty miles adjective + noun counted as “forty mile”

In this reading “Santa Cruz is situated about forty miles south of St. Thomas.”

3,191 times in 426,211 chapters
six hours noun + noun

In this reading “To reach it, it is necessary to take the Government mail-schooner, which makes the passage generally in about six hours, though, with contrary winds, it has been known to take days, and even weeks.”

2,548 times in 426,211 chapters
contrary winds adjective + noun counted as “contrary wind”

In this reading “To reach it, it is necessary to take the Government mail-schooner, which makes the passage generally in about six hours, though, with contrary winds, it has been known to take days, and even weeks.”

494 times in 426,211 chapters
miles south noun + noun counted as “mile south”

In this reading “Santa Cruz is situated about forty miles south of St. Thomas.”

935 times in 426,211 chapters
about six preposition + noun

In this reading “To reach it, it is necessary to take the Government mail-schooner, which makes the passage generally in about six hours, though, with contrary winds, it has been known to take days, and even weeks.”

6,637 times in 426,211 chapters

All words in this reading · 64

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

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading TO SANTA CRUZ—BASSIN—A DOG-HOUSE—FRUIT STEALING—“THIBET” TREES—GREEN HERONS—PRETTY SCENERY—WEST END—SANTA CRUZ v.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Santa Cruz is situated about forty miles south of St. Thomas.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
AGAINadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading THOMAS—CENTRAL ROAD—STEAM PLOUGH—A CENTRAL FACTORY—OPPOSITION—WAGES—CHILDREN—HOME AGAIN—RE-EMBARKATION—OFFICIAL DELAY.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading To reach it, it is necessary to take the Government mail-schooner, which makes the passage generally in about six hours, though, with contrary winds, it has been known to take days, and even weeks.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
BASSIN

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From this reading TO SANTA CRUZ—BASSIN—A DOG-HOUSE—FRUIT STEALING—“THIBET” TREES—GREEN HERONS—PRETTY SCENERY—WEST END—SANTA CRUZ v.

Pending verification
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading To reach it, it is necessary to take the Government mail-schooner, which makes the passage generally in about six hours, though, with contrary winds, it has been known to take days, and even weeks.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
CENTRALadjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/

serving as an essential component

From this reading THOMAS—CENTRAL ROAD—STEAM PLOUGH—A CENTRAL FACTORY—OPPOSITION—WAGES—CHILDREN—HOME AGAIN—RE-EMBARKATION—OFFICIAL DELAY.

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CHILDRENnounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/

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

From this reading THOMAS—CENTRAL ROAD—STEAM PLOUGH—A CENTRAL FACTORY—OPPOSITION—WAGES—CHILDREN—HOME AGAIN—RE-EMBARKATION—OFFICIAL DELAY.

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contraryadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntreri/

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading To reach it, it is necessary to take the Government mail-schooner, which makes the passage generally in about six hours, though, with contrary winds, it has been known to take days, and even weeks.

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CRUZ

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

From this reading TO SANTA CRUZ—BASSIN—A DOG-HOUSE—FRUIT STEALING—“THIBET” TREES—GREEN HERONS—PRETTY SCENERY—WEST END—SANTA CRUZ v.

Pending verification
daysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading To reach it, it is necessary to take the Government mail-schooner, which makes the passage generally in about six hours, though, with contrary winds, it has been known to take days, and even weeks.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
DELAYverbUS /dɪˈleɪ/

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading THOMAS—CENTRAL ROAD—STEAM PLOUGH—A CENTRAL FACTORY—OPPOSITION—WAGES—CHILDREN—HOME AGAIN—RE-EMBARKATION—OFFICIAL DELAY.

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DOG-HOUSE

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

From this reading TO SANTA CRUZ—BASSIN—A DOG-HOUSE—FRUIT STEALING—“THIBET” TREES—GREEN HERONS—PRETTY SCENERY—WEST END—SANTA CRUZ v.

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ENDnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading TO SANTA CRUZ—BASSIN—A DOG-HOUSE—FRUIT STEALING—“THIBET” TREES—GREEN HERONS—PRETTY SCENERY—WEST END—SANTA CRUZ v.

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evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading To reach it, it is necessary to take the Government mail-schooner, which makes the passage generally in about six hours, though, with contrary winds, it has been known to take days, and even weeks.

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FACTORYnounUS /ˈfæktəri/

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading THOMAS—CENTRAL ROAD—STEAM PLOUGH—A CENTRAL FACTORY—OPPOSITION—WAGES—CHILDREN—HOME AGAIN—RE-EMBARKATION—OFFICIAL DELAY.

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fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/

being ten more than thirty

From this reading Santa Cruz is situated about forty miles south of St. Thomas.

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FRUITnounUS /fruːt/

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading TO SANTA CRUZ—BASSIN—A DOG-HOUSE—FRUIT STEALING—“THIBET” TREES—GREEN HERONS—PRETTY SCENERY—WEST END—SANTA CRUZ v.

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generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/

usually; as a rule

From this reading To reach it, it is necessary to take the Government mail-schooner, which makes the passage generally in about six hours, though, with contrary winds, it has been known to take days, and even weeks.

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GovernmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading To reach it, it is necessary to take the Government mail-schooner, which makes the passage generally in about six hours, though, with contrary winds, it has been known to take days, and even weeks.

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GREENnounUS /ɡriːn/

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading TO SANTA CRUZ—BASSIN—A DOG-HOUSE—FRUIT STEALING—“THIBET” TREES—GREEN HERONS—PRETTY SCENERY—WEST END—SANTA CRUZ v.

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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading To reach it, it is necessary to take the Government mail-schooner, which makes the passage generally in about six hours, though, with contrary winds, it has been known to take days, and even weeks.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
HERONSnounUS /ˈherənz/

plural of “heron” — Greek mathematician and inventor who devised a way to determine the area of a triangle and who described various mechanical devices (first century)

From this reading TO SANTA CRUZ—BASSIN—A DOG-HOUSE—FRUIT STEALING—“THIBET” TREES—GREEN HERONS—PRETTY SCENERY—WEST END—SANTA CRUZ v.

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HOMEnounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THOMAS—CENTRAL ROAD—STEAM PLOUGH—A CENTRAL FACTORY—OPPOSITION—WAGES—CHILDREN—HOME AGAIN—RE-EMBARKATION—OFFICIAL DELAY.

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hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading To reach it, it is necessary to take the Government mail-schooner, which makes the passage generally in about six hours, though, with contrary winds, it has been known to take days, and even weeks.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading To reach it, it is necessary to take the Government mail-schooner, which makes the passage generally in about six hours, though, with contrary winds, it has been known to take days, and even weeks.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Santa Cruz is situated about forty miles south of St. Thomas.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading To reach it, it is necessary to take the Government mail-schooner, which makes the passage generally in about six hours, though, with contrary winds, it has been known to take days, and even weeks.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/

apprehended with certainty

From this reading To reach it, it is necessary to take the Government mail-schooner, which makes the passage generally in about six hours, though, with contrary winds, it has been known to take days, and even weeks.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mail-schooner

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

From this reading To reach it, it is necessary to take the Government mail-schooner, which makes the passage generally in about six hours, though, with contrary winds, it has been known to take days, and even weeks.

Pending verification
makesnounUS /meɪks/

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading To reach it, it is necessary to take the Government mail-schooner, which makes the passage generally in about six hours, though, with contrary winds, it has been known to take days, and even weeks.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
milesnounUS /maɪlz/

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Santa Cruz is situated about forty miles south of St. Thomas.

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necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/

absolutely essential

From this reading To reach it, it is necessary to take the Government mail-schooner, which makes the passage generally in about six hours, though, with contrary winds, it has been known to take days, and even weeks.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Santa Cruz is situated about forty miles south of St. Thomas.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
OFFICIALadjectiveUS /əˈfɪʃəl/

having official authority or sanction

From this reading THOMAS—CENTRAL ROAD—STEAM PLOUGH—A CENTRAL FACTORY—OPPOSITION—WAGES—CHILDREN—HOME AGAIN—RE-EMBARKATION—OFFICIAL DELAY.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
OPPOSITIONnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading THOMAS—CENTRAL ROAD—STEAM PLOUGH—A CENTRAL FACTORY—OPPOSITION—WAGES—CHILDREN—HOME AGAIN—RE-EMBARKATION—OFFICIAL DELAY.

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passagenounUS /ˈpæsədʒ/

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading To reach it, it is necessary to take the Government mail-schooner, which makes the passage generally in about six hours, though, with contrary winds, it has been known to take days, and even weeks.

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PLOUGHnounUS /plaʊ/

a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major

From this reading THOMAS—CENTRAL ROAD—STEAM PLOUGH—A CENTRAL FACTORY—OPPOSITION—WAGES—CHILDREN—HOME AGAIN—RE-EMBARKATION—OFFICIAL DELAY.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
PRETTYadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading TO SANTA CRUZ—BASSIN—A DOG-HOUSE—FRUIT STEALING—“THIBET” TREES—GREEN HERONS—PRETTY SCENERY—WEST END—SANTA CRUZ v.

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RE-EMBARKATION

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

From this reading THOMAS—CENTRAL ROAD—STEAM PLOUGH—A CENTRAL FACTORY—OPPOSITION—WAGES—CHILDREN—HOME AGAIN—RE-EMBARKATION—OFFICIAL DELAY.

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reachverbUS /riːtʃ/

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading To reach it, it is necessary to take the Government mail-schooner, which makes the passage generally in about six hours, though, with contrary winds, it has been known to take days, and even weeks.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ROADnounUS /roʊd/

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading THOMAS—CENTRAL ROAD—STEAM PLOUGH—A CENTRAL FACTORY—OPPOSITION—WAGES—CHILDREN—HOME AGAIN—RE-EMBARKATION—OFFICIAL DELAY.

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SANTAnounUS /ˈsæntə/

the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas

From this reading TO SANTA CRUZ—BASSIN—A DOG-HOUSE—FRUIT STEALING—“THIBET” TREES—GREEN HERONS—PRETTY SCENERY—WEST END—SANTA CRUZ v.

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SCENERYnounUS /ˈsiːnəri/

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading TO SANTA CRUZ—BASSIN—A DOG-HOUSE—FRUIT STEALING—“THIBET” TREES—GREEN HERONS—PRETTY SCENERY—WEST END—SANTA CRUZ v.

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situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Santa Cruz is situated about forty miles south of St. Thomas.

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sixnounUS /sɪks/

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading To reach it, it is necessary to take the Government mail-schooner, which makes the passage generally in about six hours, though, with contrary winds, it has been known to take days, and even weeks.

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southnounUS /saʊθ/

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Santa Cruz is situated about forty miles south of St. Thomas.

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ST

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From this reading ST.

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STEALINGnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading TO SANTA CRUZ—BASSIN—A DOG-HOUSE—FRUIT STEALING—“THIBET” TREES—GREEN HERONS—PRETTY SCENERY—WEST END—SANTA CRUZ v.

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STEAMverbUS /stiːm/

travel by means of steam power

From this reading THOMAS—CENTRAL ROAD—STEAM PLOUGH—A CENTRAL FACTORY—OPPOSITION—WAGES—CHILDREN—HOME AGAIN—RE-EMBARKATION—OFFICIAL DELAY.

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takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading To reach it, it is necessary to take the Government mail-schooner, which makes the passage generally in about six hours, though, with contrary winds, it has been known to take days, and even weeks.

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading To reach it, it is necessary to take the Government mail-schooner, which makes the passage generally in about six hours, though, with contrary winds, it has been known to take days, and even weeks.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
THIBETnoun

an autonomous region of the Peoples Republic of China; located in the Himalayas

From this reading TO SANTA CRUZ—BASSIN—A DOG-HOUSE—FRUIT STEALING—“THIBET” TREES—GREEN HERONS—PRETTY SCENERY—WEST END—SANTA CRUZ v.

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THOMASnounUS /ˈtɑːməs/

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading THOMAS—CENTRAL ROAD—STEAM PLOUGH—A CENTRAL FACTORY—OPPOSITION—WAGES—CHILDREN—HOME AGAIN—RE-EMBARKATION—OFFICIAL DELAY.

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thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading To reach it, it is necessary to take the Government mail-schooner, which makes the passage generally in about six hours, though, with contrary winds, it has been known to take days, and even weeks.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading TO SANTA CRUZ—BASSIN—A DOG-HOUSE—FRUIT STEALING—“THIBET” TREES—GREEN HERONS—PRETTY SCENERY—WEST END—SANTA CRUZ v.

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TREESnounUS /triːz/

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading TO SANTA CRUZ—BASSIN—A DOG-HOUSE—FRUIT STEALING—“THIBET” TREES—GREEN HERONS—PRETTY SCENERY—WEST END—SANTA CRUZ v.

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vnounUS /viː/

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading TO SANTA CRUZ—BASSIN—A DOG-HOUSE—FRUIT STEALING—“THIBET” TREES—GREEN HERONS—PRETTY SCENERY—WEST END—SANTA CRUZ v.

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WAGESnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading THOMAS—CENTRAL ROAD—STEAM PLOUGH—A CENTRAL FACTORY—OPPOSITION—WAGES—CHILDREN—HOME AGAIN—RE-EMBARKATION—OFFICIAL DELAY.

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weeksnounUS /wiːks/

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading To reach it, it is necessary to take the Government mail-schooner, which makes the passage generally in about six hours, though, with contrary winds, it has been known to take days, and even weeks.

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WESTnounUS /west/

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading TO SANTA CRUZ—BASSIN—A DOG-HOUSE—FRUIT STEALING—“THIBET” TREES—GREEN HERONS—PRETTY SCENERY—WEST END—SANTA CRUZ v.

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whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading To reach it, it is necessary to take the Government mail-schooner, which makes the passage generally in about six hours, though, with contrary winds, it has been known to take days, and even weeks.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
windsnounUS /wɪndz/

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading To reach it, it is necessary to take the Government mail-schooner, which makes the passage generally in about six hours, though, with contrary winds, it has been known to take days, and even weeks.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading To reach it, it is necessary to take the Government mail-schooner, which makes the passage generally in about six hours, though, with contrary winds, it has been known to take days, and even weeks.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Chapter 5 of Roraima and British Guiana, With a Glance at Bermuda, the West Indies by J. W. (John Whetham) Boddam-Whetham holds 79 sentences, grouped into 16 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 5 holds 79 sentences of Roraima and British Guiana, With a Glance at Bermuda, the West Indies, unabridged, divided into 16 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 5 of Roraima and British Guiana, With a Glance at Bermuda, the West Indies by J. W. (John Whetham) Boddam-Whetham exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 79 sentences, grouped into 16 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.

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