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The Ascent of Denali (Mount McKinley)
The Ascent of Denali (Mount McKinley)

Chapter I · Chapter 1

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HUDSON STUCK, D.D.
BOOKS BY HUDSON STUCK, D.D., F.R.G.S.
A Narrative of Summer Travel in the Interior of Alaska Illustrated.
8vo _Net_ $4.50 "His book is a worthy contribution in a fascinating field of natural and geographical science as well as an entertaining record of highly expert and continually risky exploration."
--_Phila.
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The Ascent of Denali (Mount McKinley)

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of The Ascent of Denali (Mount McKinley) is here in full — 57 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/11 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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HUDSON STUCK, D.D.
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BOOKS BY HUDSON STUCK, D.D., F.R.G.S.
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A Narrative of Summer Travel in the Interior of Alaska Illustrated.
/ə ˈnærətɪv ʌv ˈsʌmər ˈtrævəl ɪn ðə ˌɪnˈtɪriər ʌv əˈlæskə ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
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8vo _Net_ $4.50 "His book is a worthy contribution in a fascinating field of natural and geographical science as well as an entertaining record of highly expert and continually risky exploration."
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--_Phila.

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.

Alaska noun US /əˈlæskə/

a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union

From this reading “A Narrative of Summer Travel in the Interior of Alaska Illustrated.”

contribution noun US /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃən/

the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

From this reading “8vo _Net_ $4.50 "His book is a worthy contribution in a fascinating field of natural and geographical science as well as an entertaining record of highly expert and continually risky exploration."”

expert adjective US /ˈekspərt/

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading “8vo _Net_ $4.50 "His book is a worthy contribution in a fascinating field of natural and geographical science as well as an entertaining record of highly expert and continually risky exploration."”

exploration noun US /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/

to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading “8vo _Net_ $4.50 "His book is a worthy contribution in a fascinating field of natural and geographical science as well as an entertaining record of highly expert and continually risky exploration."”

geographical adjective US /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl/

of or relating to the science of geography

From this reading “8vo _Net_ $4.50 "His book is a worthy contribution in a fascinating field of natural and geographical science as well as an entertaining record of highly expert and continually risky exploration."”

hudson noun US /ˈhʌdsən/

a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century

From this reading “HUDSON STUCK, D.D.”

Illustrated verb US /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading “A Narrative of Summer Travel in the Interior of Alaska Illustrated.”

risky adjective US /ˈrɪski/

involving risk or danger

From this reading “8vo _Net_ $4.50 "His book is a worthy contribution in a fascinating field of natural and geographical science as well as an entertaining record of highly expert and continually risky exploration."”

All words in this reading · 45

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4.50

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

From this reading 8vo _Net_ $4.50 "His book is a worthy contribution in a fascinating field of natural and geographical science as well as an entertaining record of highly expert and continually risky exploration."

8

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

From this reading 8vo _Net_ $4.50 "His book is a worthy contribution in a fascinating field of natural and geographical science as well as an entertaining record of highly expert and continually risky exploration."

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading A Narrative of Summer Travel in the Interior of Alaska Illustrated.

AlaskanounUS /əˈlæskə/

a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union

From this reading A Narrative of Summer Travel in the Interior of Alaska Illustrated.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading 8vo _Net_ $4.50 "His book is a worthy contribution in a fascinating field of natural and geographical science as well as an entertaining record of highly expert and continually risky exploration."

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading 8vo _Net_ $4.50 "His book is a worthy contribution in a fascinating field of natural and geographical science as well as an entertaining record of highly expert and continually risky exploration."

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading 8vo _Net_ $4.50 "His book is a worthy contribution in a fascinating field of natural and geographical science as well as an entertaining record of highly expert and continually risky exploration."

booknounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading 8vo _Net_ $4.50 "His book is a worthy contribution in a fascinating field of natural and geographical science as well as an entertaining record of highly expert and continually risky exploration."

BOOKSnounUS /bʊks/

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading BOOKS BY HUDSON STUCK, D.D., F.R.G.S.

BYprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BOOKS BY HUDSON STUCK, D.D., F.R.G.S.

continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/

seemingly without interruption

From this reading 8vo _Net_ $4.50 "His book is a worthy contribution in a fascinating field of natural and geographical science as well as an entertaining record of highly expert and continually risky exploration."

contributionnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃən/

the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

From this reading 8vo _Net_ $4.50 "His book is a worthy contribution in a fascinating field of natural and geographical science as well as an entertaining record of highly expert and continually risky exploration."

DnounUS /diː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading HUDSON STUCK, D.D.

entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/

agreeably diverting

From this reading 8vo _Net_ $4.50 "His book is a worthy contribution in a fascinating field of natural and geographical science as well as an entertaining record of highly expert and continually risky exploration."

expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading 8vo _Net_ $4.50 "His book is a worthy contribution in a fascinating field of natural and geographical science as well as an entertaining record of highly expert and continually risky exploration."

explorationnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/

to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading 8vo _Net_ $4.50 "His book is a worthy contribution in a fascinating field of natural and geographical science as well as an entertaining record of highly expert and continually risky exploration."

FnounUS /ef/

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading BOOKS BY HUDSON STUCK, D.D., F.R.G.S.

fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading 8vo _Net_ $4.50 "His book is a worthy contribution in a fascinating field of natural and geographical science as well as an entertaining record of highly expert and continually risky exploration."

fieldnounUS /fiːld/

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading 8vo _Net_ $4.50 "His book is a worthy contribution in a fascinating field of natural and geographical science as well as an entertaining record of highly expert and continually risky exploration."

GnounUS /dʒiː/

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

From this reading BOOKS BY HUDSON STUCK, D.D., F.R.G.S.

geographicaladjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl/

of or relating to the science of geography

From this reading 8vo _Net_ $4.50 "His book is a worthy contribution in a fascinating field of natural and geographical science as well as an entertaining record of highly expert and continually risky exploration."

highlyadverbUS /ˈhaɪli/

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading 8vo _Net_ $4.50 "His book is a worthy contribution in a fascinating field of natural and geographical science as well as an entertaining record of highly expert and continually risky exploration."

HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading 8vo _Net_ $4.50 "His book is a worthy contribution in a fascinating field of natural and geographical science as well as an entertaining record of highly expert and continually risky exploration."

HUDSONnounUS /ˈhʌdsən/

a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century

From this reading HUDSON STUCK, D.D.

IllustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading A Narrative of Summer Travel in the Interior of Alaska Illustrated.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading A Narrative of Summer Travel in the Interior of Alaska Illustrated.

InterioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading A Narrative of Summer Travel in the Interior of Alaska Illustrated.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading 8vo _Net_ $4.50 "His book is a worthy contribution in a fascinating field of natural and geographical science as well as an entertaining record of highly expert and continually risky exploration."

NarrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading A Narrative of Summer Travel in the Interior of Alaska Illustrated.

naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading 8vo _Net_ $4.50 "His book is a worthy contribution in a fascinating field of natural and geographical science as well as an entertaining record of highly expert and continually risky exploration."

NetnounUS /net/

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 8vo _Net_ $4.50 "His book is a worthy contribution in a fascinating field of natural and geographical science as well as an entertaining record of highly expert and continually risky exploration."

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A Narrative of Summer Travel in the Interior of Alaska Illustrated.

Phila

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

From this reading --_Phila.

RnounUS /ɑːr/

a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

From this reading BOOKS BY HUDSON STUCK, D.D., F.R.G.S.

recordnounUS /rəˈkɔːrd/

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading 8vo _Net_ $4.50 "His book is a worthy contribution in a fascinating field of natural and geographical science as well as an entertaining record of highly expert and continually risky exploration."

riskyadjectiveUS /ˈrɪski/

involving risk or danger

From this reading 8vo _Net_ $4.50 "His book is a worthy contribution in a fascinating field of natural and geographical science as well as an entertaining record of highly expert and continually risky exploration."

SnounUS /es/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading BOOKS BY HUDSON STUCK, D.D., F.R.G.S.

sciencenounUS /ˈsaɪəns/

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading 8vo _Net_ $4.50 "His book is a worthy contribution in a fascinating field of natural and geographical science as well as an entertaining record of highly expert and continually risky exploration."

STUCKadjectiveUS /stʌk/

caught or fixed

From this reading HUDSON STUCK, D.D.

SummernounUS /ˈsʌmər/

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading A Narrative of Summer Travel in the Interior of Alaska Illustrated.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading A Narrative of Summer Travel in the Interior of Alaska Illustrated.

TravelverbUS /ˈtrævəl/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading A Narrative of Summer Travel in the Interior of Alaska Illustrated.

vo

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

From this reading 8vo _Net_ $4.50 "His book is a worthy contribution in a fascinating field of natural and geographical science as well as an entertaining record of highly expert and continually risky exploration."

welladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading 8vo _Net_ $4.50 "His book is a worthy contribution in a fascinating field of natural and geographical science as well as an entertaining record of highly expert and continually risky exploration."

worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading 8vo _Net_ $4.50 "His book is a worthy contribution in a fascinating field of natural and geographical science as well as an entertaining record of highly expert and continually risky exploration."

Chapter 1 of The Ascent of Denali (Mount McKinley) by Hudson Stuck holds 57 sentences, grouped into 12 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 57 sentences of The Ascent of Denali (Mount McKinley), unabridged, divided into 12 reading sections.

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Hudson
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Stuck
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Books
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Narrative
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