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Stanley's Story

Chapter XI

Chapter 11 of Stanley's Story is here in full — 139 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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INTELLIGENCE OF THE SUCCESS OF THE “HERALD” ENTERPRISE.
Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.
Mr. Stanley’s despatches to the “Herald” were sent through the London bureau of that office.
The noted telegram printed on the morning of July 2, 1872, announcing his arrival at Zanzibar and the discovery of Livingstone, created a profound sensation.
Followed by other cablegrams giving reports of his journey towards Europe and of his reception at Paris and elsewhere, the intelligence was received with almost as much avidity as the news which came from day to day of the Franco-German war, or that of the attempted revolution in Paris.
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Stanley's Story

Chapter XI

Chapter 11 of Stanley's Story is here in full — 139 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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INTELLIGENCE OF THE SUCCESS OF THE “HERALD” ENTERPRISE.
/ˌɪnˈtelədʒəns ʌv ðə səkˈses ʌv ðə ˈherəld ˈentərpraɪz/
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Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.
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Mr. Stanley’s despatches to the “Herald” were sent through the London bureau of that office.
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The noted telegram printed on the morning of July 2, 1872, announcing his arrival at Zanzibar and the discovery of Livingstone, created a profound sensation.
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Followed by other cablegrams giving reports of his journey towards Europe and of his reception at Paris and elsewhere, the intelligence was received with almost as much avidity as the news which came from day to day of the Franco-German war, or that of the attempted revolution in Paris.

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announcing verb US /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/

-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading “The noted telegram printed on the morning of July 2, 1872, announcing his arrival at Zanzibar and the discovery of Livingstone, created a profound sensation.”

Authenticity noun US /ˌɔːθənˈtɪsɪti/

undisputed credibility

From this reading “Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.”

Brighton noun US /ˈbraɪtən/

a city in East Sussex in southern England that is a popular resort; site of the University of Sussex

From this reading “Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.”

Conclusive adjective US /kənˈkluːsɪv/

forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question

From this reading “Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.”

Honors noun US /ˈɑːnərz/

plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading “Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.”

Livingstone noun US /ˈlɪvɪŋstoʊn/

Scottish missionary and explorer who discovered the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls (1813-1873)

From this reading “Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.”

Stanley's noun US /ˈstænliz/

possessive form of “stanley” — United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)

Zanzibar noun US /ˈzænzəbɑːr/

an island in the Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa; part of the United Republic of Tanzania

From this reading “The noted telegram printed on the morning of July 2, 1872, announcing his arrival at Zanzibar and the discovery of Livingstone, created a profound sensation.”

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.

Followed by verb + particle counted as “follow by”

In this reading “Followed by other cablegrams giving reports of his journey towards Europe and of his reception at Paris and elsewhere, the intelligence was received with almost as much avidity as the news which came from day to day of the Franco-German war, or that of the attempted revolution in Paris.”

came from verb + particle counted as “come from”

In this reading “Followed by other cablegrams giving reports of his journey towards Europe and of his reception at Paris and elsewhere, the intelligence was received with almost as much avidity as the news which came from day to day of the Franco-German war, or that of the attempted revolution in Paris.”

reports of verb + particle counted as “report of”

In this reading “Followed by other cablegrams giving reports of his journey towards Europe and of his reception at Paris and elsewhere, the intelligence was received with almost as much avidity as the news which came from day to day of the Franco-German war, or that of the attempted revolution in Paris.”

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1872

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From this reading The noted telegram printed on the morning of July 2, 1872, announcing his arrival at Zanzibar and the discovery of Livingstone, created a profound sensation.

2

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From this reading The noted telegram printed on the morning of July 2, 1872, announcing his arrival at Zanzibar and the discovery of Livingstone, created a profound sensation.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.

almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Followed by other cablegrams giving reports of his journey towards Europe and of his reception at Paris and elsewhere, the intelligence was received with almost as much avidity as the news which came from day to day of the Franco-German war, or that of the attempted revolution in Paris.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.

announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/

-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading The noted telegram printed on the morning of July 2, 1872, announcing his arrival at Zanzibar and the discovery of Livingstone, created a profound sensation.

arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading The noted telegram printed on the morning of July 2, 1872, announcing his arrival at Zanzibar and the discovery of Livingstone, created a profound sensation.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Followed by other cablegrams giving reports of his journey towards Europe and of his reception at Paris and elsewhere, the intelligence was received with almost as much avidity as the news which came from day to day of the Franco-German war, or that of the attempted revolution in Paris.

AtprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.

attemptedadjectiveUS /əˈtemptɪd/

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading Followed by other cablegrams giving reports of his journey towards Europe and of his reception at Paris and elsewhere, the intelligence was received with almost as much avidity as the news which came from day to day of the Franco-German war, or that of the attempted revolution in Paris.

AuthenticitynounUS /ˌɔːθənˈtɪsɪti/

undisputed credibility

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.

aviditynoun

a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

From this reading Followed by other cablegrams giving reports of his journey towards Europe and of his reception at Paris and elsewhere, the intelligence was received with almost as much avidity as the news which came from day to day of the Franco-German war, or that of the attempted revolution in Paris.

BanquetnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.

BrightonnounUS /ˈbraɪtən/

a city in East Sussex in southern England that is a popular resort; site of the University of Sussex

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.

bureaunounUS /ˈbjʊroʊ/

an administrative unit of government

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s despatches to the “Herald” were sent through the London bureau of that office.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Followed by other cablegrams giving reports of his journey towards Europe and of his reception at Paris and elsewhere, the intelligence was received with almost as much avidity as the news which came from day to day of the Franco-German war, or that of the attempted revolution in Paris.

cablegrams

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From this reading Followed by other cablegrams giving reports of his journey towards Europe and of his reception at Paris and elsewhere, the intelligence was received with almost as much avidity as the news which came from day to day of the Franco-German war, or that of the attempted revolution in Paris.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

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

From this reading Followed by other cablegrams giving reports of his journey towards Europe and of his reception at Paris and elsewhere, the intelligence was received with almost as much avidity as the news which came from day to day of the Franco-German war, or that of the attempted revolution in Paris.

ConclusiveadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːsɪv/

forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.

CreateverbUS /kriˈeɪt/

make or cause to be or to become

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.

createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading The noted telegram printed on the morning of July 2, 1872, announcing his arrival at Zanzibar and the discovery of Livingstone, created a profound sensation.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Followed by other cablegrams giving reports of his journey towards Europe and of his reception at Paris and elsewhere, the intelligence was received with almost as much avidity as the news which came from day to day of the Franco-German war, or that of the attempted revolution in Paris.

Despatches

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From this reading Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.

discoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/

the act of discovering something

From this reading The noted telegram printed on the morning of July 2, 1872, announcing his arrival at Zanzibar and the discovery of Livingstone, created a profound sensation.

EarlnounUS /ɜːrl/

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.

elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/

in or to another place

From this reading Followed by other cablegrams giving reports of his journey towards Europe and of his reception at Paris and elsewhere, the intelligence was received with almost as much avidity as the news which came from day to day of the Franco-German war, or that of the attempted revolution in Paris.

EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.

EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.

ENTERPRISEnounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading INTELLIGENCE OF THE SUCCESS OF THE “HERALD” ENTERPRISE.

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 Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.

FollowedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Followed by other cablegrams giving reports of his journey towards Europe and of his reception at Paris and elsewhere, the intelligence was received with almost as much avidity as the news which came from day to day of the Franco-German war, or that of the attempted revolution in Paris.

Franco-German

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From this reading Followed by other cablegrams giving reports of his journey towards Europe and of his reception at Paris and elsewhere, the intelligence was received with almost as much avidity as the news which came from day to day of the Franco-German war, or that of the attempted revolution in Paris.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.

givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/

the act of giving

From this reading Followed by other cablegrams giving reports of his journey towards Europe and of his reception at Paris and elsewhere, the intelligence was received with almost as much avidity as the news which came from day to day of the Franco-German war, or that of the attempted revolution in Paris.

Granville

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From this reading Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.

HERALDverbUS /ˈherəld/

foreshadow or presage

From this reading INTELLIGENCE OF THE SUCCESS OF THE “HERALD” ENTERPRISE.

HerselfpronounUS /hərˈself/

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.

HonorsnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/

plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.

INTELLIGENCEnounUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəns/

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading INTELLIGENCE OF THE SUCCESS OF THE “HERALD” ENTERPRISE.

JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.

journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Followed by other cablegrams giving reports of his journey towards Europe and of his reception at Paris and elsewhere, the intelligence was received with almost as much avidity as the news which came from day to day of the Franco-German war, or that of the attempted revolution in Paris.

JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading The noted telegram printed on the morning of July 2, 1872, announcing his arrival at Zanzibar and the discovery of Livingstone, created a profound sensation.

LivingstonenounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋstoʊn/

Scottish missionary and explorer who discovered the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls (1813-1873)

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.

LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.

morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The noted telegram printed on the morning of July 2, 1872, announcing his arrival at Zanzibar and the discovery of Livingstone, created a profound sensation.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Followed by other cablegrams giving reports of his journey towards Europe and of his reception at Paris and elsewhere, the intelligence was received with almost as much avidity as the news which came from day to day of the Franco-German war, or that of the attempted revolution in Paris.

newsnounUS /nuːz/

information about recent and important events

From this reading Followed by other cablegrams giving reports of his journey towards Europe and of his reception at Paris and elsewhere, the intelligence was received with almost as much avidity as the news which came from day to day of the Franco-German war, or that of the attempted revolution in Paris.

notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/

widely known and esteemed

From this reading The noted telegram printed on the morning of July 2, 1872, announcing his arrival at Zanzibar and the discovery of Livingstone, created a profound sensation.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading INTELLIGENCE OF THE SUCCESS OF THE “HERALD” ENTERPRISE.

officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s despatches to the “Herald” were sent through the London bureau of that office.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The noted telegram printed on the morning of July 2, 1872, announcing his arrival at Zanzibar and the discovery of Livingstone, created a profound sensation.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Followed by other cablegrams giving reports of his journey towards Europe and of his reception at Paris and elsewhere, the intelligence was received with almost as much avidity as the news which came from day to day of the Franco-German war, or that of the attempted revolution in Paris.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Followed by other cablegrams giving reports of his journey towards Europe and of his reception at Paris and elsewhere, the intelligence was received with almost as much avidity as the news which came from day to day of the Franco-German war, or that of the attempted revolution in Paris.

ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/

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

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.

PressverbUS /pres/

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.

printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading The noted telegram printed on the morning of July 2, 1872, announcing his arrival at Zanzibar and the discovery of Livingstone, created a profound sensation.

ProfoundadjectiveUS /proʊˈfaʊnd/

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.

ProofnounUS /pruːf/

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.

QueennounUS /kwiːn/

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.

QuestionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.

receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Followed by other cablegrams giving reports of his journey towards Europe and of his reception at Paris and elsewhere, the intelligence was received with almost as much avidity as the news which came from day to day of the Franco-German war, or that of the attempted revolution in Paris.

ReceptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.

ReportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.

revolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/

a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

From this reading Followed by other cablegrams giving reports of his journey towards Europe and of his reception at Paris and elsewhere, the intelligence was received with almost as much avidity as the news which came from day to day of the Franco-German war, or that of the attempted revolution in Paris.

SensationnounUS /senˈseɪʃən/

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.

sentnounUS /sent/

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s despatches to the “Herald” were sent through the London bureau of that office.

Stanley'snounUS /ˈstænliz/

possessive form of “stanley” — United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.

SUCCESSnounUS /səkˈses/

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading INTELLIGENCE OF THE SUCCESS OF THE “HERALD” ENTERPRISE.

telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/

a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading The noted telegram printed on the morning of July 2, 1872, announcing his arrival at Zanzibar and the discovery of Livingstone, created a profound sensation.

TestimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/

a solemn statement made under oath

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s despatches to the “Herald” were sent through the London bureau of that office.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading INTELLIGENCE OF THE SUCCESS OF THE “HERALD” ENTERPRISE.

ThereofadverbUS /ˌðeˈrʌv/

of or concerning this or that

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.

TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s despatches to the “Herald” were sent through the London bureau of that office.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s Despatches to the “Herald” -- They Create a Profound Sensation -- The Question of Authenticity of his Reports -- Conclusive Proof Thereof -- Testimony of the English Press, John Livingstone, Earl Granville, and the Queen of England Herself -- Mr. Stanley’s Reception in Europe -- At Paris -- In London -- The Brighton Banquet -- Honors from the Queen.

towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/

in the direction of

From this reading Followed by other cablegrams giving reports of his journey towards Europe and of his reception at Paris and elsewhere, the intelligence was received with almost as much avidity as the news which came from day to day of the Franco-German war, or that of the attempted revolution in Paris.

warnounUS /wɔːr/

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Followed by other cablegrams giving reports of his journey towards Europe and of his reception at Paris and elsewhere, the intelligence was received with almost as much avidity as the news which came from day to day of the Franco-German war, or that of the attempted revolution in Paris.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Followed by other cablegrams giving reports of his journey towards Europe and of his reception at Paris and elsewhere, the intelligence was received with almost as much avidity as the news which came from day to day of the Franco-German war, or that of the attempted revolution in Paris.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading Mr. Stanley’s despatches to the “Herald” were sent through the London bureau of that office.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading Followed by other cablegrams giving reports of his journey towards Europe and of his reception at Paris and elsewhere, the intelligence was received with almost as much avidity as the news which came from day to day of the Franco-German war, or that of the attempted revolution in Paris.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Followed by other cablegrams giving reports of his journey towards Europe and of his reception at Paris and elsewhere, the intelligence was received with almost as much avidity as the news which came from day to day of the Franco-German war, or that of the attempted revolution in Paris.

ZanzibarnounUS /ˈzænzəbɑːr/

an island in the Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa; part of the United Republic of Tanzania

From this reading The noted telegram printed on the morning of July 2, 1872, announcing his arrival at Zanzibar and the discovery of Livingstone, created a profound sensation.

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