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

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The Boy Travellers in the Far East, Part Third is here in full — 123 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Thomas Wallace Knox • Curated US English Learning Edition
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"THE YOUNG NIMRODS" "CAMP-FIRE AND COTTON-FIELD" "OVERLAND THROUGH ASIA" "UNDERGROUND" "JOHN" "HOW TO TRAVEL" ETC.
Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1881, by HARPER & BROTHERS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
This volume completes the series of "The Boy Travellers in the Far East."
It attempts to describe Ceylon and India, together with Borneo, the Philippine Islands, and Burmah, in the same manner that the preceding volumes gave an account of Japan, China, Siam, Java, Cochin-China, Cambodia, and the Malay Archipelago.
Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels is identical with that previously followed.
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/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Boy Travellers in the Far East, Part Third

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The Boy Travellers in the Far East, Part Third is here in full — 123 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/24 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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"THE YOUNG NIMRODS" "CAMP-FIRE AND COTTON-FIELD" "OVERLAND THROUGH ASIA" "UNDERGROUND" "JOHN" "HOW TO TRAVEL" ETC.
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Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1881, by HARPER & BROTHERS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
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This volume completes the series of "The Boy Travellers in the Far East."
/ðɪs ˈvɑːljuːm kəmˈpliːts ðə ˈsɪriz ʌv ðə bɔɪ ˈtrævələrz ɪn ðə fɑːr iːst/
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It attempts to describe Ceylon and India, together with Borneo, the Philippine Islands, and Burmah, in the same manner that the preceding volumes gave an account of Japan, China, Siam, Java, Cochin-China, Cambodia, and the Malay Archipelago.
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Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels is identical with that previously followed.

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.

Archipelago noun US /ˌɑːrkəˈpeləɡoʊ/

a group of many islands in a large body of water

From this reading “It attempts to describe Ceylon and India, together with Borneo, the Philippine Islands, and Burmah, in the same manner that the preceding volumes gave an account of Japan, China, Siam, Java, Cochin-China, Cambodia, and the Malay Archipelago.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Borneo noun US /ˈbɔːrnioʊ/

3rd largest island in the world; in the western Pacific to the north of Java; largely covered by dense jungle and rain forest; part of the Malay Archipelago

From this reading “It attempts to describe Ceylon and India, together with Borneo, the Philippine Islands, and Burmah, in the same manner that the preceding volumes gave an account of Japan, China, Siam, Java, Cochin-China, Cambodia, and the Malay Archipelago.”

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Cambodia noun US /ˌkæmˈboʊdiə/

a nation in southeastern Asia; was part of Indochina under French rule until 1946

From this reading “It attempts to describe Ceylon and India, together with Borneo, the Philippine Islands, and Burmah, in the same manner that the preceding volumes gave an account of Japan, China, Siam, Java, Cochin-China, Cambodia, and the Malay Archipelago.”

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Ceylon noun US /sɪˈlɑːn/

an island in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of India

From this reading “It attempts to describe Ceylon and India, together with Borneo, the Philippine Islands, and Burmah, in the same manner that the preceding volumes gave an account of Japan, China, Siam, Java, Cochin-China, Cambodia, and the Malay Archipelago.”

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completes verb US /kəmˈpliːts/

third-person singular of “complete” — come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading “This volume completes the series of "The Boy Travellers in the Far East."”

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Java noun US /ˈdʒɑːvə/

an island in Indonesia to the south of Borneo; one of the world's most densely populated regions

From this reading “It attempts to describe Ceylon and India, together with Borneo, the Philippine Islands, and Burmah, in the same manner that the preceding volumes gave an account of Japan, China, Siam, Java, Cochin-China, Cambodia, and the Malay Archipelago.”

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Philippine noun US /ˈfɪləpiːn/

official language of the Philippines; based on Tagalog; draws its lexicon from other Philippine languages

From this reading “It attempts to describe Ceylon and India, together with Borneo, the Philippine Islands, and Burmah, in the same manner that the preceding volumes gave an account of Japan, China, Siam, Java, Cochin-China, Cambodia, and the Malay Archipelago.”

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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 “It attempts to describe Ceylon and India, together with Borneo, the Philippine Islands, and Burmah, in the same manner that the preceding volumes gave an account of Japan, China, Siam, Java, Cochin-China, Cambodia, and the Malay Archipelago.”

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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.

under the guidance preposition + article + noun counted as “under … guidance”

In this reading “Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels is identical with that previously followed.”

1,051 times in 426,211 chapters
same manner adjective + noun

In this reading “It attempts to describe Ceylon and India, together with Borneo, the Philippine Islands, and Burmah, in the same manner that the preceding volumes gave an account of Japan, China, Siam, Java, Cochin-China, Cambodia, and the Malay Archipelago.”

4,681 times in 426,211 chapters
gave an account verb + article + noun counted as “give … account”

In this reading “It attempts to describe Ceylon and India, together with Borneo, the Philippine Islands, and Burmah, in the same manner that the preceding volumes gave an account of Japan, China, Siam, Java, Cochin-China, Cambodia, and the Malay Archipelago.”

2,155 times in 426,211 chapters
Act of verb + particle

In this reading “Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1881, by HARPER & BROTHERS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.”

28,018 times in 426,211 chapters

All words in this reading · 81

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.

1881

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

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1881, by HARPER & BROTHERS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

Pending verification
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1881, by HARPER & BROTHERS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading It attempts to describe Ceylon and India, together with Borneo, the Philippine Islands, and Burmah, in the same manner that the preceding volumes gave an account of Japan, China, Siam, Java, Cochin-China, Cambodia, and the Malay Archipelago.

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ActverbUS /ækt/

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1881, by HARPER & BROTHERS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading It attempts to describe Ceylon and India, together with Borneo, the Philippine Islands, and Burmah, in the same manner that the preceding volumes gave an account of Japan, China, Siam, Java, Cochin-China, Cambodia, and the Malay Archipelago.

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ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading "THE YOUNG NIMRODS" "CAMP-FIRE AND COTTON-FIELD" "OVERLAND THROUGH ASIA" "UNDERGROUND" "JOHN" "HOW TO TRAVEL" ETC.

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ArchipelagonounUS /ˌɑːrkəˈpeləɡoʊ/

a group of many islands in a large body of water

From this reading It attempts to describe Ceylon and India, together with Borneo, the Philippine Islands, and Burmah, in the same manner that the preceding volumes gave an account of Japan, China, Siam, Java, Cochin-China, Cambodia, and the Malay Archipelago.

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ASIAnounUS /ˈeɪʒə/

the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations

From this reading "THE YOUNG NIMRODS" "CAMP-FIRE AND COTTON-FIELD" "OVERLAND THROUGH ASIA" "UNDERGROUND" "JOHN" "HOW TO TRAVEL" ETC.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1881, by HARPER & BROTHERS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading It attempts to describe Ceylon and India, together with Borneo, the Philippine Islands, and Burmah, in the same manner that the preceding volumes gave an account of Japan, China, Siam, Java, Cochin-China, Cambodia, and the Malay Archipelago.

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BorneonounUS /ˈbɔːrnioʊ/

3rd largest island in the world; in the western Pacific to the north of Java; largely covered by dense jungle and rain forest; part of the Malay Archipelago

From this reading It attempts to describe Ceylon and India, together with Borneo, the Philippine Islands, and Burmah, in the same manner that the preceding volumes gave an account of Japan, China, Siam, Java, Cochin-China, Cambodia, and the Malay Archipelago.

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BoynounUS /bɔɪ/

a youthful male person

From this reading This volume completes the series of "The Boy Travellers in the Far East."

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Bronson

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

From this reading Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels is identical with that previously followed.

Pending verification
BROTHERSnounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1881, by HARPER & BROTHERS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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Burmah

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

From this reading It attempts to describe Ceylon and India, together with Borneo, the Philippine Islands, and Burmah, in the same manner that the preceding volumes gave an account of Japan, China, Siam, Java, Cochin-China, Cambodia, and the Malay Archipelago.

Pending verification
byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1881, by HARPER & BROTHERS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
CambodianounUS /ˌkæmˈboʊdiə/

a nation in southeastern Asia; was part of Indochina under French rule until 1946

From this reading It attempts to describe Ceylon and India, together with Borneo, the Philippine Islands, and Burmah, in the same manner that the preceding volumes gave an account of Japan, China, Siam, Java, Cochin-China, Cambodia, and the Malay Archipelago.

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CAMP-FIRE

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

From this reading "THE YOUNG NIMRODS" "CAMP-FIRE AND COTTON-FIELD" "OVERLAND THROUGH ASIA" "UNDERGROUND" "JOHN" "HOW TO TRAVEL" ETC.

Pending verification
CeylonnounUS /sɪˈlɑːn/

an island in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of India

From this reading It attempts to describe Ceylon and India, together with Borneo, the Philippine Islands, and Burmah, in the same manner that the preceding volumes gave an account of Japan, China, Siam, Java, Cochin-China, Cambodia, and the Malay Archipelago.

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ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/

a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world

From this reading It attempts to describe Ceylon and India, together with Borneo, the Philippine Islands, and Burmah, in the same manner that the preceding volumes gave an account of Japan, China, Siam, Java, Cochin-China, Cambodia, and the Malay Archipelago.

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Cochin-China

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

From this reading It attempts to describe Ceylon and India, together with Borneo, the Philippine Islands, and Burmah, in the same manner that the preceding volumes gave an account of Japan, China, Siam, Java, Cochin-China, Cambodia, and the Malay Archipelago.

Pending verification
completesverbUS /kəmˈpliːts/

third-person singular of “complete” — come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading This volume completes the series of "The Boy Travellers in the Far East."

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CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1881, by HARPER & BROTHERS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/

without stop or interruption

From this reading Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels is identical with that previously followed.

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COTTON-FIELD

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

From this reading "THE YOUNG NIMRODS" "CAMP-FIRE AND COTTON-FIELD" "OVERLAND THROUGH ASIA" "UNDERGROUND" "JOHN" "HOW TO TRAVEL" ETC.

Pending verification
describeverbUS /dɪˈskraɪb/

give a description of

From this reading It attempts to describe Ceylon and India, together with Borneo, the Philippine Islands, and Burmah, in the same manner that the preceding volumes gave an account of Japan, China, Siam, Java, Cochin-China, Cambodia, and the Malay Archipelago.

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DoctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels is identical with that previously followed.

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EastnounUS /iːst/

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading This volume completes the series of "The Boy Travellers in the Far East."

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EnteredverbUS /ˈentərd/

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1881, by HARPER & BROTHERS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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ETC

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

From this reading "THE YOUNG NIMRODS" "CAMP-FIRE AND COTTON-FIELD" "OVERLAND THROUGH ASIA" "UNDERGROUND" "JOHN" "HOW TO TRAVEL" ETC.

Pending verification
FaradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading This volume completes the series of "The Boy Travellers in the Far East."

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followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/

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

From this reading Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels is identical with that previously followed.

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FrankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels is identical with that previously followed.

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Fred

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

From this reading Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels is identical with that previously followed.

Pending verification
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It attempts to describe Ceylon and India, together with Borneo, the Philippine Islands, and Burmah, in the same manner that the preceding volumes gave an account of Japan, China, Siam, Java, Cochin-China, Cambodia, and the Malay Archipelago.

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guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/

something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

From this reading Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels is identical with that previously followed.

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HARPERnounUS /ˈhɑːrpər/

someone who plays the harp

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1881, by HARPER & BROTHERS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels is identical with that previously followed.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
HOW

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

From this reading "THE YOUNG NIMRODS" "CAMP-FIRE AND COTTON-FIELD" "OVERLAND THROUGH ASIA" "UNDERGROUND" "JOHN" "HOW TO TRAVEL" ETC.

Pending verification
identicaladjectiveUS /aɪˈdentɪkəl/

exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different

From this reading Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels is identical with that previously followed.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1881, by HARPER & BROTHERS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading It attempts to describe Ceylon and India, together with Borneo, the Philippine Islands, and Burmah, in the same manner that the preceding volumes gave an account of Japan, China, Siam, Java, Cochin-China, Cambodia, and the Malay Archipelago.

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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels is identical with that previously followed.

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IslandsnounUS /ˈaɪləndz/

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading It attempts to describe Ceylon and India, together with Borneo, the Philippine Islands, and Burmah, in the same manner that the preceding volumes gave an account of Japan, China, Siam, Java, Cochin-China, Cambodia, and the Malay Archipelago.

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ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It attempts to describe Ceylon and India, together with Borneo, the Philippine Islands, and Burmah, in the same manner that the preceding volumes gave an account of Japan, China, Siam, Java, Cochin-China, Cambodia, and the Malay Archipelago.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
JapannounUS /dʒəˈpæn/

a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean

From this reading It attempts to describe Ceylon and India, together with Borneo, the Philippine Islands, and Burmah, in the same manner that the preceding volumes gave an account of Japan, China, Siam, Java, Cochin-China, Cambodia, and the Malay Archipelago.

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JavanounUS /ˈdʒɑːvə/

an island in Indonesia to the south of Borneo; one of the world's most densely populated regions

From this reading It attempts to describe Ceylon and India, together with Borneo, the Philippine Islands, and Burmah, in the same manner that the preceding volumes gave an account of Japan, China, Siam, Java, Cochin-China, Cambodia, and the Malay Archipelago.

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JOHNnounUS /dʒɑːn/

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading "THE YOUNG NIMRODS" "CAMP-FIRE AND COTTON-FIELD" "OVERLAND THROUGH ASIA" "UNDERGROUND" "JOHN" "HOW TO TRAVEL" ETC.

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journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels is identical with that previously followed.

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LibrariannounUS /laɪˈbreriːən/

a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1881, by HARPER & BROTHERS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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MalaynounUS /ˈmeɪleɪ/

a member of a people inhabiting the northern Malay Peninsula and Malaysia and parts of the western Malay Archipelago

From this reading It attempts to describe Ceylon and India, together with Borneo, the Philippine Islands, and Burmah, in the same manner that the preceding volumes gave an account of Japan, China, Siam, Java, Cochin-China, Cambodia, and the Malay Archipelago.

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mannernounUS /ˈmænər/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It attempts to describe Ceylon and India, together with Borneo, the Philippine Islands, and Burmah, in the same manner that the preceding volumes gave an account of Japan, China, Siam, Java, Cochin-China, Cambodia, and the Malay Archipelago.

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NIMRODS

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

From this reading "THE YOUNG NIMRODS" "CAMP-FIRE AND COTTON-FIELD" "OVERLAND THROUGH ASIA" "UNDERGROUND" "JOHN" "HOW TO TRAVEL" ETC.

Pending verification
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1881, by HARPER & BROTHERS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
OfficenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1881, by HARPER & BROTHERS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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OVERLANDadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlænd/

traveling or passing over land

From this reading "THE YOUNG NIMRODS" "CAMP-FIRE AND COTTON-FIELD" "OVERLAND THROUGH ASIA" "UNDERGROUND" "JOHN" "HOW TO TRAVEL" ETC.

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PhilippinenounUS /ˈfɪləpiːn/

official language of the Philippines; based on Tagalog; draws its lexicon from other Philippine languages

From this reading It attempts to describe Ceylon and India, together with Borneo, the Philippine Islands, and Burmah, in the same manner that the preceding volumes gave an account of Japan, China, Siam, Java, Cochin-China, Cambodia, and the Malay Archipelago.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
planverbUS /plæn/

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels is identical with that previously followed.

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precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/

existing or coming before

From this reading It attempts to describe Ceylon and India, together with Borneo, the Philippine Islands, and Burmah, in the same manner that the preceding volumes gave an account of Japan, China, Siam, Java, Cochin-China, Cambodia, and the Malay Archipelago.

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previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels is identical with that previously followed.

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sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading It attempts to describe Ceylon and India, together with Borneo, the Philippine Islands, and Burmah, in the same manner that the preceding volumes gave an account of Japan, China, Siam, Java, Cochin-China, Cambodia, and the Malay Archipelago.

Velmora curated lexicon
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading This volume completes the series of "The Boy Travellers in the Far East."

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SiamnounUS /saɪˈæm/

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

From this reading It attempts to describe Ceylon and India, together with Borneo, the Philippine Islands, and Burmah, in the same manner that the preceding volumes gave an account of Japan, China, Siam, Java, Cochin-China, Cambodia, and the Malay Archipelago.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It attempts to describe Ceylon and India, together with Borneo, the Philippine Islands, and Burmah, in the same manner that the preceding volumes gave an account of Japan, China, Siam, Java, Cochin-China, Cambodia, and the Malay Archipelago.

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 "THE YOUNG NIMRODS" "CAMP-FIRE AND COTTON-FIELD" "OVERLAND THROUGH ASIA" "UNDERGROUND" "JOHN" "HOW TO TRAVEL" ETC.

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theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels is identical with that previously followed.

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ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This volume completes the series of "The Boy Travellers in the Far East."

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THROUGHprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "THE YOUNG NIMRODS" "CAMP-FIRE AND COTTON-FIELD" "OVERLAND THROUGH ASIA" "UNDERGROUND" "JOHN" "HOW TO TRAVEL" ETC.

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TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "THE YOUNG NIMRODS" "CAMP-FIRE AND COTTON-FIELD" "OVERLAND THROUGH ASIA" "UNDERGROUND" "JOHN" "HOW TO TRAVEL" ETC.

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togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading It attempts to describe Ceylon and India, together with Borneo, the Philippine Islands, and Burmah, in the same manner that the preceding volumes gave an account of Japan, China, Siam, Java, Cochin-China, Cambodia, and the Malay Archipelago.

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TRAVELverbUS /ˈtrævəl/

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

From this reading "THE YOUNG NIMRODS" "CAMP-FIRE AND COTTON-FIELD" "OVERLAND THROUGH ASIA" "UNDERGROUND" "JOHN" "HOW TO TRAVEL" ETC.

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TravellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading This volume completes the series of "The Boy Travellers in the Far East."

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travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/

plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another

From this reading Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels is identical with that previously followed.

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underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Frank and Fred have continued their journey under the guidance of Doctor Bronson, and the plan of their travels is identical with that previously followed.

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UNDERGROUNDadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/

under the level of the ground

From this reading "THE YOUNG NIMRODS" "CAMP-FIRE AND COTTON-FIELD" "OVERLAND THROUGH ASIA" "UNDERGROUND" "JOHN" "HOW TO TRAVEL" ETC.

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volumenounUS /ˈvɑːljuːm/

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading This volume completes the series of "The Boy Travellers in the Far East."

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volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading It attempts to describe Ceylon and India, together with Borneo, the Philippine Islands, and Burmah, in the same manner that the preceding volumes gave an account of Japan, China, Siam, Java, Cochin-China, Cambodia, and the Malay Archipelago.

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WashingtonnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋtən/

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1881, by HARPER & BROTHERS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading It attempts to describe Ceylon and India, together with Borneo, the Philippine Islands, and Burmah, in the same manner that the preceding volumes gave an account of Japan, China, Siam, Java, Cochin-China, Cambodia, and the Malay Archipelago.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
yearnounUS /jɪr/

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1881, by HARPER & BROTHERS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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YOUNGadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "THE YOUNG NIMRODS" "CAMP-FIRE AND COTTON-FIELD" "OVERLAND THROUGH ASIA" "UNDERGROUND" "JOHN" "HOW TO TRAVEL" ETC.

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