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The Boy Travellers in the Far East, Part Second
The Boy Travellers in the Far East, Part Second

Chapter XVI

Chapter 16 of The Boy Travellers in the Far East, Part Second is here in full — 159 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Thomas Wallace Knox • Curated US English Learning Edition
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CREMATION IN SIAM.--TRADE, TAXES, AND BIRDS.
One morning, while they were taking a row on the river for the purpose of visiting one of the canals, our friends observed a dense smoke rising from the vicinity of one of the temples.
Fred was the first to see it, and wondered what it was for.
As they neared the temple, they saw that the smoke proceeded from a burning pile, where several persons were standing around.
"It is a cremation," said Doctor Bronson; "we will stop and see it."
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The Boy Travellers in the Far East, Part Second

Chapter XVI

Chapter 16 of The Boy Travellers in the Far East, Part Second is here in full — 159 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/31 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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CREMATION IN SIAM.--TRADE, TAXES, AND BIRDS.
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One morning, while they were taking a row on the river for the purpose of visiting one of the canals, our friends observed a dense smoke rising from the vicinity of one of the temples.
/wʌn ˈmɔːrnɪŋ waɪl ðeɪ wɜːr ˈteɪkɪŋ ə roʊ ɑːn ðə ˈrɪvər fɔːr ðə ˈpɜːrpəs ʌv ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ wʌn ʌv ðə kəˈnælz ˈaʊər frendz əbˈzɜːrvd ə dens smoʊk ˈraɪzɪŋ frʌm ðə vəˈsɪnəti ʌv wʌn ʌv ðə ˈtempəlz/
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Fred was the first to see it, and wondered what it was for.
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As they neared the temple, they saw that the smoke proceeded from a burning pile, where several persons were standing around.
/æz ðeɪ nɪrd ðə ˈtempəl ðeɪ sɔː ðæt ðə smoʊk prəˈsiːdɪd frʌm ə ˈbɜːrnɪŋ paɪl wer ˈsevrəl ˈpɜːrsənz wɜːr ˈstændɪŋ ərˈaʊnd/
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"It is a cremation," said Doctor Bronson; "we will stop and see it."

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canals noun US /kəˈnælz/

plural of “canal” — (astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion

From this reading “One morning, while they were taking a row on the river for the purpose of visiting one of the canals, our friends observed a dense smoke rising from the vicinity of one of the temples.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
cremation noun US /kriˈmeɪʃən/

the incineration of a dead body

From this reading “CREMATION IN SIAM.--TRADE, TAXES, AND BIRDS.”

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neared verb US /nɪrd/

past form of “near” — move towards

From this reading “As they neared the temple, they saw that the smoke proceeded from a burning pile, where several persons were standing around.”

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siam noun US /saɪˈæm/

a country of southeastern Asia that extends southward along the Isthmus of Kra to the Malay Peninsula

From this reading “CREMATION IN SIAM.--TRADE, TAXES, AND BIRDS.”

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taxes noun US /ˈtæksəz/

plural of “tax” — charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government

From this reading “CREMATION IN SIAM.--TRADE, TAXES, AND BIRDS.”

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temples noun US /ˈtempəlz/

plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading “One morning, while they were taking a row on the river for the purpose of visiting one of the canals, our friends observed a dense smoke rising from the vicinity of one of the temples.”

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vicinity noun US /vəˈsɪnəti/

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading “One morning, while they were taking a row on the river for the purpose of visiting one of the canals, our friends observed a dense smoke rising from the vicinity of one of the temples.”

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visiting noun US /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/

the activity of making visits

From this reading “One morning, while they were taking a row on the river for the purpose of visiting one of the canals, our friends observed a dense smoke rising from the vicinity of one of the temples.”

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.

dense smoke adjective + noun

In this reading “One morning, while they were taking a row on the river for the purpose of visiting one of the canals, our friends observed a dense smoke rising from the vicinity of one of the temples.”

267 times in 225,867 chapters
several persons adjective + noun counted as “several person”

In this reading “As they neared the temple, they saw that the smoke proceeded from a burning pile, where several persons were standing around.”

1,616 times in 225,867 chapters
for the purpose preposition + article + noun counted as “for … purpose”

In this reading “One morning, while they were taking a row on the river for the purpose of visiting one of the canals, our friends observed a dense smoke rising from the vicinity of one of the temples.”

19,971 times in 225,867 chapters
proceeded from verb + particle counted as “proceed from”

In this reading “As they neared the temple, they saw that the smoke proceeded from a burning pile, where several persons were standing around.”

4,055 times in 225,867 chapters
on the river preposition + article + noun counted as “on … river”

In this reading “One morning, while they were taking a row on the river for the purpose of visiting one of the canals, our friends observed a dense smoke rising from the vicinity of one of the temples.”

7,520 times in 225,867 chapters

All words in this reading · 60

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

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading One morning, while they were taking a row on the river for the purpose of visiting one of the canals, our friends observed a dense smoke rising from the vicinity of one of the temples.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading CREMATION IN SIAM.--TRADE, TAXES, AND BIRDS.

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aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading As they neared the temple, they saw that the smoke proceeded from a burning pile, where several persons were standing around.

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AsconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading As they neared the temple, they saw that the smoke proceeded from a burning pile, where several persons were standing around.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
BIRDSnounUS /bɜːrdz/

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading CREMATION IN SIAM.--TRADE, TAXES, AND BIRDS.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Bronson

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

From this reading "It is a cremation," said Doctor Bronson; "we will stop and see it."

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burningnounUS /ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/

the act of burning something

From this reading As they neared the temple, they saw that the smoke proceeded from a burning pile, where several persons were standing around.

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canalsnounUS /kəˈnælz/

plural of “canal” — (astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion

From this reading One morning, while they were taking a row on the river for the purpose of visiting one of the canals, our friends observed a dense smoke rising from the vicinity of one of the temples.

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CREMATIONnounUS /kriˈmeɪʃən/

the incineration of a dead body

From this reading CREMATION IN SIAM.--TRADE, TAXES, AND BIRDS.

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denseadjectiveUS /dens/

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading One morning, while they were taking a row on the river for the purpose of visiting one of the canals, our friends observed a dense smoke rising from the vicinity of one of the temples.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
DoctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading "It is a cremation," said Doctor Bronson; "we will stop and see it."

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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Fred was the first to see it, and wondered what it was for.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading One morning, while they were taking a row on the river for the purpose of visiting one of the canals, our friends observed a dense smoke rising from the vicinity of one of the temples.

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Fred

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

From this reading Fred was the first to see it, and wondered what it was for.

Pending verification
friendsnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading One morning, while they were taking a row on the river for the purpose of visiting one of the canals, our friends observed a dense smoke rising from the vicinity of one of the temples.

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fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading One morning, while they were taking a row on the river for the purpose of visiting one of the canals, our friends observed a dense smoke rising from the vicinity of one of the temples.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading CREMATION IN SIAM.--TRADE, TAXES, AND BIRDS.

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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading "It is a cremation," said Doctor Bronson; "we will stop and see it."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Fred was the first to see it, and wondered what it was for.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading One morning, while they were taking a row on the river for the purpose of visiting one of the canals, our friends observed a dense smoke rising from the vicinity of one of the temples.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
nearedverbUS /nɪrd/

past form of “near” — move towards

From this reading As they neared the temple, they saw that the smoke proceeded from a burning pile, where several persons were standing around.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading One morning, while they were taking a row on the river for the purpose of visiting one of the canals, our friends observed a dense smoke rising from the vicinity of one of the temples.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One morning, while they were taking a row on the river for the purpose of visiting one of the canals, our friends observed a dense smoke rising from the vicinity of one of the temples.

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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One morning, while they were taking a row on the river for the purpose of visiting one of the canals, our friends observed a dense smoke rising from the vicinity of one of the temples.

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OnepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One morning, while they were taking a row on the river for the purpose of visiting one of the canals, our friends observed a dense smoke rising from the vicinity of one of the temples.

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ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading One morning, while they were taking a row on the river for the purpose of visiting one of the canals, our friends observed a dense smoke rising from the vicinity of one of the temples.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading As they neared the temple, they saw that the smoke proceeded from a burning pile, where several persons were standing around.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
pilenounUS /paɪl/

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading As they neared the temple, they saw that the smoke proceeded from a burning pile, where several persons were standing around.

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proceededverbUS /prəˈsiːdɪd/

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading As they neared the temple, they saw that the smoke proceeded from a burning pile, where several persons were standing around.

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purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading One morning, while they were taking a row on the river for the purpose of visiting one of the canals, our friends observed a dense smoke rising from the vicinity of one of the temples.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading One morning, while they were taking a row on the river for the purpose of visiting one of the canals, our friends observed a dense smoke rising from the vicinity of one of the temples.

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rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading One morning, while they were taking a row on the river for the purpose of visiting one of the canals, our friends observed a dense smoke rising from the vicinity of one of the temples.

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rownounUS /roʊ/

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading One morning, while they were taking a row on the river for the purpose of visiting one of the canals, our friends observed a dense smoke rising from the vicinity of one of the temples.

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saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It is a cremation," said Doctor Bronson; "we will stop and see it."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sawverbUS /sɔː/

cut with a saw

From this reading As they neared the temple, they saw that the smoke proceeded from a burning pile, where several persons were standing around.

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seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Fred was the first to see it, and wondered what it was for.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading As they neared the temple, they saw that the smoke proceeded from a burning pile, where several persons were standing around.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
SIAMnounUS /saɪˈæm/

a country of southeastern Asia that extends southward along the Isthmus of Kra to the Malay Peninsula

From this reading CREMATION IN SIAM.--TRADE, TAXES, AND BIRDS.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
smokenounUS /smoʊk/

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading One morning, while they were taking a row on the river for the purpose of visiting one of the canals, our friends observed a dense smoke rising from the vicinity of one of the temples.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/

having a supporting base

From this reading As they neared the temple, they saw that the smoke proceeded from a burning pile, where several persons were standing around.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
stopverbUS /stɑːp/

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading "It is a cremation," said Doctor Bronson; "we will stop and see it."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading One morning, while they were taking a row on the river for the purpose of visiting one of the canals, our friends observed a dense smoke rising from the vicinity of one of the temples.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
TAXESnounUS /ˈtæksəz/

plural of “tax” — charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government

From this reading CREMATION IN SIAM.--TRADE, TAXES, AND BIRDS.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
templenounUS /ˈtempəl/

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading As they neared the temple, they saw that the smoke proceeded from a burning pile, where several persons were standing around.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/

plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading One morning, while they were taking a row on the river for the purpose of visiting one of the canals, our friends observed a dense smoke rising from the vicinity of one of the temples.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As they neared the temple, they saw that the smoke proceeded from a burning pile, where several persons were standing around.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading One morning, while they were taking a row on the river for the purpose of visiting one of the canals, our friends observed a dense smoke rising from the vicinity of one of the temples.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading One morning, while they were taking a row on the river for the purpose of visiting one of the canals, our friends observed a dense smoke rising from the vicinity of one of the temples.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Fred was the first to see it, and wondered what it was for.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
TRADEnounUS /treɪd/

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading CREMATION IN SIAM.--TRADE, TAXES, AND BIRDS.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading One morning, while they were taking a row on the river for the purpose of visiting one of the canals, our friends observed a dense smoke rising from the vicinity of one of the temples.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/

the activity of making visits

From this reading One morning, while they were taking a row on the river for the purpose of visiting one of the canals, our friends observed a dense smoke rising from the vicinity of one of the temples.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Fred was the first to see it, and wondered what it was for.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "It is a cremation," said Doctor Bronson; "we will stop and see it."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading One morning, while they were taking a row on the river for the purpose of visiting one of the canals, our friends observed a dense smoke rising from the vicinity of one of the temples.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Fred was the first to see it, and wondered what it was for.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading As they neared the temple, they saw that the smoke proceeded from a burning pile, where several persons were standing around.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading One morning, while they were taking a row on the river for the purpose of visiting one of the canals, our friends observed a dense smoke rising from the vicinity of one of the temples.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "It is a cremation," said Doctor Bronson; "we will stop and see it."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wonderedverbUS /ˈwʌndərd/

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading Fred was the first to see it, and wondered what it was for.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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