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

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of The Boy Travellers in the Far East, Part Third is here in full — 134 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Thomas Wallace Knox • Curated US English Learning Edition
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AN EXCURSION TO THE INTERIOR.--BUFFALOES AND AGRICULTURE.
In the afternoon Mr. Segovia called at the hotel to make a suggestion for an excursion into the interior.
He explained that he was not at all pressed with business at that season of the year, and could spare a few days for a trip inland: he offered to make all the needed arrangements, and proposed that they should start on the following morning.
"The island of Luzon," said he, "on which Manilla stands, is the largest of the group; its length is 520 miles, and its greatest breadth about 140.
The estimate of its area is 40,000 square miles, and the next largest island, Mindanao, contains 33,000 square miles; the remainder of the group are much smaller, and of less consequence.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Boy Travellers in the Far East, Part Third

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of The Boy Travellers in the Far East, Part Third is here in full — 134 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/26 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
AN EXCURSION TO THE INTERIOR.--BUFFALOES AND AGRICULTURE.
Line 2
In the afternoon Mr. Segovia called at the hotel to make a suggestion for an excursion into the interior.
/ɪn ðə ˌæftərˈnuːn ˈmɪstər seˈɡoʊviə kɔːld æt ðə hoʊˈtel tuː meɪk ə səˈdʒestʃən fɔːr æn ɪkˈskɜːrʒən ˈɪntuː ðə ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
Line 3
He explained that he was not at all pressed with business at that season of the year, and could spare a few days for a trip inland: he offered to make all the needed arrangements, and proposed that they should start on the following morning.
/hiː ɪkˈspleɪnd ðæt hiː wɑːz nɑːt æt ɔːl prest wɪð ˈbɪznəs æt ðæt ˈsiːzən ʌv ðə jɪr ənd kʊd sper ə fjuː deɪz fɔːr ə trɪp ˈɪnlænd hiː ˈɔːfərd tuː meɪk ɔːl ðə ˈniːdəd ərˈeɪndʒmənts ənd prəˈpoʊzd ðæt ðeɪ ʃʊd stɑːrt ɑːn ðə ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
Line 4
"The island of Luzon," said he, "on which Manilla stands, is the largest of the group; its length is 520 miles, and its greatest breadth about 140.
Line 5
The estimate of its area is 40,000 square miles, and the next largest island, Mindanao, contains 33,000 square miles; the remainder of the group are much smaller, and of less consequence.

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.

agriculture noun US /ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/

a large-scale farming enterprise

From this reading “AN EXCURSION TO THE INTERIOR.--BUFFALOES AND AGRICULTURE.”

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breadth noun US /bredθ/

the capacity to understand a broad range of topics

From this reading “"The island of Luzon," said he, "on which Manilla stands, is the largest of the group; its length is 520 miles, and its greatest breadth about 140.”

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excursion noun US /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading “AN EXCURSION TO THE INTERIOR.--BUFFALOES AND AGRICULTURE.”

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inland adjective US /ˈɪnlænd/

situated away from an area's coast or border

From this reading “He explained that he was not at all pressed with business at that season of the year, and could spare a few days for a trip inland: he offered to make all the needed arrangements, and proposed that they should start on the following morning.”

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Luzon noun US /ˈluːzɑːn/

the main island of the Philippines

From this reading “"The island of Luzon," said he, "on which Manilla stands, is the largest of the group; its length is 520 miles, and its greatest breadth about 140.”

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Manilla noun US /məˈnɪlə/

a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp

From this reading “"The island of Luzon," said he, "on which Manilla stands, is the largest of the group; its length is 520 miles, and its greatest breadth about 140.”

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Mindanao noun US /ˌmɪndəˈnaʊ/

the second largest island of the Philippines at the southern end of the archipelago; mountainous and volcanic

From this reading “The estimate of its area is 40,000 square miles, and the next largest island, Mindanao, contains 33,000 square miles; the remainder of the group are much smaller, and of less consequence.”

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Segovia noun US /seˈɡoʊviə/

Spanish guitarist who made classical guitar a concert instrument (1893-1987)

From this reading “In the afternoon Mr. Segovia called at the hotel to make a suggestion for an excursion into the interior.”

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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.

few days adjective + noun

In this reading “He explained that he was not at all pressed with business at that season of the year, and could spare a few days for a trip inland: he offered to make all the needed arrangements, and proposed that they should start on the following morning.”

43,567 times in 426,211 chapters
following morning adjective + noun

In this reading “He explained that he was not at all pressed with business at that season of the year, and could spare a few days for a trip inland: he offered to make all the needed arrangements, and proposed that they should start on the following morning.”

8,391 times in 426,211 chapters
square miles verb + noun counted as “square mile”

an area of 640 acres

In this reading “The estimate of its area is 40,000 square miles, and the next largest island, Mindanao, contains 33,000 square miles; the remainder of the group are much smaller, and of less consequence.”

1,478 times in 426,211 chapters
much smaller adverb + adjective

In this reading “The estimate of its area is 40,000 square miles, and the next largest island, Mindanao, contains 33,000 square miles; the remainder of the group are much smaller, and of less consequence.”

1,500 times in 426,211 chapters
at the hotel preposition + article + noun counted as “at … hotel”

In this reading “In the afternoon Mr. Segovia called at the hotel to make a suggestion for an excursion into the interior.”

8,864 times in 426,211 chapters
largest island adjective + noun counted as “large island”

In this reading “The estimate of its area is 40,000 square miles, and the next largest island, Mindanao, contains 33,000 square miles; the remainder of the group are much smaller, and of less consequence.”

685 times in 426,211 chapters
In the afternoon preposition + article + noun counted as “in … afternoon”

In this reading “In the afternoon Mr. Segovia called at the hotel to make a suggestion for an excursion into the interior.”

23,409 times in 426,211 chapters
start on verb + particle

In this reading “He explained that he was not at all pressed with business at that season of the year, and could spare a few days for a trip inland: he offered to make all the needed arrangements, and proposed that they should start on the following morning.”

10,051 times in 426,211 chapters

All words in this reading · 79

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.

140

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From this reading "The island of Luzon," said he, "on which Manilla stands, is the largest of the group; its length is 520 miles, and its greatest breadth about 140.

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33,000

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From this reading The estimate of its area is 40,000 square miles, and the next largest island, Mindanao, contains 33,000 square miles; the remainder of the group are much smaller, and of less consequence.

Pending verification
40,000

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

From this reading The estimate of its area is 40,000 square miles, and the next largest island, Mindanao, contains 33,000 square miles; the remainder of the group are much smaller, and of less consequence.

Pending verification
520

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From this reading "The island of Luzon," said he, "on which Manilla stands, is the largest of the group; its length is 520 miles, and its greatest breadth about 140.

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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 In the afternoon Mr. Segovia called at the hotel to make a suggestion for an excursion into the interior.

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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "The island of Luzon," said he, "on which Manilla stands, is the largest of the group; its length is 520 miles, and its greatest breadth about 140.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. Segovia called at the hotel to make a suggestion for an excursion into the interior.

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AGRICULTUREnounUS /ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/

a large-scale farming enterprise

From this reading AN EXCURSION TO THE INTERIOR.--BUFFALOES AND AGRICULTURE.

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alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He explained that he was not at all pressed with business at that season of the year, and could spare a few days for a trip inland: he offered to make all the needed arrangements, and proposed that they should start on the following morning.

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ANdeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading AN EXCURSION TO THE INTERIOR.--BUFFALOES AND AGRICULTURE.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading AN EXCURSION TO THE INTERIOR.--BUFFALOES AND AGRICULTURE.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading The estimate of its area is 40,000 square miles, and the next largest island, Mindanao, contains 33,000 square miles; the remainder of the group are much smaller, and of less consequence.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
areanounUS /ˈeriə/

a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)

From this reading The estimate of its area is 40,000 square miles, and the next largest island, Mindanao, contains 33,000 square miles; the remainder of the group are much smaller, and of less consequence.

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arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading He explained that he was not at all pressed with business at that season of the year, and could spare a few days for a trip inland: he offered to make all the needed arrangements, and proposed that they should start on the following morning.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. Segovia called at the hotel to make a suggestion for an excursion into the interior.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
breadthnounUS /bredθ/

the capacity to understand a broad range of topics

From this reading "The island of Luzon," said he, "on which Manilla stands, is the largest of the group; its length is 520 miles, and its greatest breadth about 140.

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BUFFALOES

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

From this reading AN EXCURSION TO THE INTERIOR.--BUFFALOES AND AGRICULTURE.

Pending verification
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading He explained that he was not at all pressed with business at that season of the year, and could spare a few days for a trip inland: he offered to make all the needed arrangements, and proposed that they should start on the following morning.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. Segovia called at the hotel to make a suggestion for an excursion into the interior.

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consequencenounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəns/

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The estimate of its area is 40,000 square miles, and the next largest island, Mindanao, contains 33,000 square miles; the remainder of the group are much smaller, and of less consequence.

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containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading The estimate of its area is 40,000 square miles, and the next largest island, Mindanao, contains 33,000 square miles; the remainder of the group are much smaller, and of less consequence.

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couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He explained that he was not at all pressed with business at that season of the year, and could spare a few days for a trip inland: he offered to make all the needed arrangements, and proposed that they should start on the following morning.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
daysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He explained that he was not at all pressed with business at that season of the year, and could spare a few days for a trip inland: he offered to make all the needed arrangements, and proposed that they should start on the following morning.

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estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/

an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth

From this reading The estimate of its area is 40,000 square miles, and the next largest island, Mindanao, contains 33,000 square miles; the remainder of the group are much smaller, and of less consequence.

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EXCURSIONnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading AN EXCURSION TO THE INTERIOR.--BUFFALOES AND AGRICULTURE.

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explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading He explained that he was not at all pressed with business at that season of the year, and could spare a few days for a trip inland: he offered to make all the needed arrangements, and proposed that they should start on the following morning.

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fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading He explained that he was not at all pressed with business at that season of the year, and could spare a few days for a trip inland: he offered to make all the needed arrangements, and proposed that they should start on the following morning.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading He explained that he was not at all pressed with business at that season of the year, and could spare a few days for a trip inland: he offered to make all the needed arrangements, and proposed that they should start on the following morning.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. Segovia called at the hotel to make a suggestion for an excursion into the interior.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/

highest in quality

From this reading "The island of Luzon," said he, "on which Manilla stands, is the largest of the group; its length is 520 miles, and its greatest breadth about 140.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
groupnounUS /ɡruːp/

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading "The island of Luzon," said he, "on which Manilla stands, is the largest of the group; its length is 520 miles, and its greatest breadth about 140.

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HepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He explained that he was not at all pressed with business at that season of the year, and could spare a few days for a trip inland: he offered to make all the needed arrangements, and proposed that they should start on the following morning.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. Segovia called at the hotel to make a suggestion for an excursion into the interior.

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InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. Segovia called at the hotel to make a suggestion for an excursion into the interior.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
inlandadjectiveUS /ˈɪnlænd/

situated away from an area's coast or border

From this reading He explained that he was not at all pressed with business at that season of the year, and could spare a few days for a trip inland: he offered to make all the needed arrangements, and proposed that they should start on the following morning.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
INTERIORadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading AN EXCURSION TO THE INTERIOR.--BUFFALOES AND AGRICULTURE.

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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. Segovia called at the hotel to make a suggestion for an excursion into the interior.

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

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

From this reading "The island of Luzon," said he, "on which Manilla stands, is the largest of the group; its length is 520 miles, and its greatest breadth about 140.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading "The island of Luzon," said he, "on which Manilla stands, is the largest of the group; its length is 520 miles, and its greatest breadth about 140.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "The island of Luzon," said he, "on which Manilla stands, is the largest of the group; its length is 520 miles, and its greatest breadth about 140.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "The island of Luzon," said he, "on which Manilla stands, is the largest of the group; its length is 520 miles, and its greatest breadth about 140.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading "The island of Luzon," said he, "on which Manilla stands, is the largest of the group; its length is 520 miles, and its greatest breadth about 140.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lessadverbUS /les/

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The estimate of its area is 40,000 square miles, and the next largest island, Mindanao, contains 33,000 square miles; the remainder of the group are much smaller, and of less consequence.

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LuzonnounUS /ˈluːzɑːn/

the main island of the Philippines

From this reading "The island of Luzon," said he, "on which Manilla stands, is the largest of the group; its length is 520 miles, and its greatest breadth about 140.

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makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. Segovia called at the hotel to make a suggestion for an excursion into the interior.

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ManillanounUS /məˈnɪlə/

a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp

From this reading "The island of Luzon," said he, "on which Manilla stands, is the largest of the group; its length is 520 miles, and its greatest breadth about 140.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
milesnounUS /maɪlz/

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

From this reading "The island of Luzon," said he, "on which Manilla stands, is the largest of the group; its length is 520 miles, and its greatest breadth about 140.

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MindanaonounUS /ˌmɪndəˈnaʊ/

the second largest island of the Philippines at the southern end of the archipelago; mountainous and volcanic

From this reading The estimate of its area is 40,000 square miles, and the next largest island, Mindanao, contains 33,000 square miles; the remainder of the group are much smaller, and of less consequence.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He explained that he was not at all pressed with business at that season of the year, and could spare a few days for a trip inland: he offered to make all the needed arrangements, and proposed that they should start on the following morning.

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MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. Segovia called at the hotel to make a suggestion for an excursion into the interior.

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muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The estimate of its area is 40,000 square miles, and the next largest island, Mindanao, contains 33,000 square miles; the remainder of the group are much smaller, and of less consequence.

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neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading He explained that he was not at all pressed with business at that season of the year, and could spare a few days for a trip inland: he offered to make all the needed arrangements, and proposed that they should start on the following morning.

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nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The estimate of its area is 40,000 square miles, and the next largest island, Mindanao, contains 33,000 square miles; the remainder of the group are much smaller, and of less consequence.

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notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He explained that he was not at all pressed with business at that season of the year, and could spare a few days for a trip inland: he offered to make all the needed arrangements, and proposed that they should start on the following morning.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He explained that he was not at all pressed with business at that season of the year, and could spare a few days for a trip inland: he offered to make all the needed arrangements, and proposed that they should start on the following morning.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading He explained that he was not at all pressed with business at that season of the year, and could spare a few days for a trip inland: he offered to make all the needed arrangements, and proposed that they should start on the following morning.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He explained that he was not at all pressed with business at that season of the year, and could spare a few days for a trip inland: he offered to make all the needed arrangements, and proposed that they should start on the following morning.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
pressedadjectiveUS /prest/

compacted by ironing

From this reading He explained that he was not at all pressed with business at that season of the year, and could spare a few days for a trip inland: he offered to make all the needed arrangements, and proposed that they should start on the following morning.

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proposedverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading He explained that he was not at all pressed with business at that season of the year, and could spare a few days for a trip inland: he offered to make all the needed arrangements, and proposed that they should start on the following morning.

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remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading The estimate of its area is 40,000 square miles, and the next largest island, Mindanao, contains 33,000 square miles; the remainder of the group are much smaller, and of less consequence.

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saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "The island of Luzon," said he, "on which Manilla stands, is the largest of the group; its length is 520 miles, and its greatest breadth about 140.

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seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading He explained that he was not at all pressed with business at that season of the year, and could spare a few days for a trip inland: he offered to make all the needed arrangements, and proposed that they should start on the following morning.

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SegovianounUS /seˈɡoʊviə/

Spanish guitarist who made classical guitar a concert instrument (1893-1987)

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. Segovia called at the hotel to make a suggestion for an excursion into the interior.

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shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He explained that he was not at all pressed with business at that season of the year, and could spare a few days for a trip inland: he offered to make all the needed arrangements, and proposed that they should start on the following morning.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/

small or little relative to something else

From this reading The estimate of its area is 40,000 square miles, and the next largest island, Mindanao, contains 33,000 square miles; the remainder of the group are much smaller, and of less consequence.

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spareverbUS /sper/

refrain from harming

From this reading He explained that he was not at all pressed with business at that season of the year, and could spare a few days for a trip inland: he offered to make all the needed arrangements, and proposed that they should start on the following morning.

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squareverbUS /skwer/

make square

From this reading The estimate of its area is 40,000 square miles, and the next largest island, Mindanao, contains 33,000 square miles; the remainder of the group are much smaller, and of less consequence.

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standsnounUS /stændz/

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading "The island of Luzon," said he, "on which Manilla stands, is the largest of the group; its length is 520 miles, and its greatest breadth about 140.

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startverbUS /stɑːrt/

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He explained that he was not at all pressed with business at that season of the year, and could spare a few days for a trip inland: he offered to make all the needed arrangements, and proposed that they should start on the following morning.

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suggestionnounUS /səˈdʒestʃən/

an idea that is suggested

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. Segovia called at the hotel to make a suggestion for an excursion into the interior.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He explained that he was not at all pressed with business at that season of the year, and could spare a few days for a trip inland: he offered to make all the needed arrangements, and proposed that they should start on the following morning.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading AN EXCURSION TO THE INTERIOR.--BUFFALOES AND AGRICULTURE.

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theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading He explained that he was not at all pressed with business at that season of the year, and could spare a few days for a trip inland: he offered to make all the needed arrangements, and proposed that they should start on the following morning.

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TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading AN EXCURSION TO THE INTERIOR.--BUFFALOES AND AGRICULTURE.

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tripnounUS /trɪp/

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading He explained that he was not at all pressed with business at that season of the year, and could spare a few days for a trip inland: he offered to make all the needed arrangements, and proposed that they should start on the following morning.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading He explained that he was not at all pressed with business at that season of the year, and could spare a few days for a trip inland: he offered to make all the needed arrangements, and proposed that they should start on the following morning.

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whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading "The island of Luzon," said he, "on which Manilla stands, is the largest of the group; its length is 520 miles, and its greatest breadth about 140.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading He explained that he was not at all pressed with business at that season of the year, and could spare a few days for a trip inland: he offered to make all the needed arrangements, and proposed that they should start on the following morning.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
yearnounUS /jɪr/

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading He explained that he was not at all pressed with business at that season of the year, and could spare a few days for a trip inland: he offered to make all the needed arrangements, and proposed that they should start on the following morning.

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