Complete classic literature • Five-line readings • Clear US narration
VELMORA ACADEMY
Academy of Archival Languages & Memory Studies
Menu Close
The Co-opolitan
The Co-opolitan

Chapter XVIII

Chapter 18 of The Co-opolitan is here in full — 68 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Chapter 18 of The Co-opolitan by Zebina Forbush holds 68 sentences, grouped into 14 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.

What does chapter 18 of The Co-opolitan contain?

Chapter 18 holds 68 sentences of The Co-opolitan, unabridged, divided into 14 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 18 of The Co-opolitan by Zebina Forbush exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 68 sentences, grouped into 14 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

How do I study chapter 18 of The Co-opolitan?

Work through the 14 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 14 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 18 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 18 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading The Co-opolitan

Common questions about reading The Co-opolitan by Zebina Forbush on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of The Co-opolitan?

Yes. All 2735 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #67321 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of The Co-opolitan is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #67321, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does The Co-opolitan take to read?

About 227 minutes of reading across 547 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read The Co-opolitan section by section

How to work through The Co-opolitan section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 28 chapters of The Co-opolitan to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in The Co-opolitan

Words and structures a reader meets early in The Co-opolitan, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Co-opolitan
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Co-opolitan; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Story
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Co-opolitan; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Co-operative
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Co-opolitan; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Commonwealth
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Co-opolitan; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Cover illustration for The Co-opolitan
Context Illustration Reading 1/14 · 5 lines
English subtitles · tap any word to listen 1 / 5
THE UNITED STATES CONVEYS PUBLIC LAND TO THE STATES—THE CO-OPOLITAN ASSOCIATION RECLAIMS THE SNAKE RIVER VALLEY—A GREAT AND BENEFICENT ENTERPRISE.
The year 1905 witnessed the inauguration of two important enterprises in Idaho, each of which has contributed immeasurably to the development of the Co-operative Commonwealth.
Both were proposed, superintended and owned by the Co-opolitan Association.
The first was the irrigation, cultivation and settlement of the Snake River Valley.
This valley at that time was noted for its wonderful scenery, its broad expanse of uncultivated and unoccupied land, and the majestic river which swept swiftly through it.
0:00 / 0:00
Speed 0.75x
AI-generated narration by OpenAI · Slow US English
LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
Editorial verification pending

A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Co-opolitan

Chapter XVIII

Chapter 18 of The Co-opolitan is here in full — 68 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/14 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
THE UNITED STATES CONVEYS PUBLIC LAND TO THE STATES—THE CO-OPOLITAN ASSOCIATION RECLAIMS THE SNAKE RIVER VALLEY—A GREAT AND BENEFICENT ENTERPRISE.
Line 2
The year 1905 witnessed the inauguration of two important enterprises in Idaho, each of which has contributed immeasurably to the development of the Co-operative Commonwealth.
Line 3
Both were proposed, superintended and owned by the Co-opolitan Association.
Line 4
The first was the irrigation, cultivation and settlement of the Snake River Valley.
Line 5
This valley at that time was noted for its wonderful scenery, its broad expanse of uncultivated and unoccupied land, and the majestic river which swept swiftly through it.

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, audio, and collocations from this reading.

Has auxiliary verb US /hæz/

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

From this reading “The year 1905 witnessed the inauguration of two important enterprises in Idaho, each of which has contributed immeasurably to the development of the Co-operative Commonwealth.”

Through preposition US /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading “This valley at that time was noted for its wonderful scenery, its broad expanse of uncultivated and unoccupied land, and the majestic river which swept swiftly through it.”

All words in this reading · 65

Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

1905

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

From this reading The year 1905 witnessed the inauguration of two important enterprises in Idaho, each of which has contributed immeasurably to the development of the Co-operative Commonwealth.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading THE UNITED STATES CONVEYS PUBLIC LAND TO THE STATES—THE CO-OPOLITAN ASSOCIATION RECLAIMS THE SNAKE RIVER VALLEY—A GREAT AND BENEFICENT ENTERPRISE.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THE UNITED STATES CONVEYS PUBLIC LAND TO THE STATES—THE CO-OPOLITAN ASSOCIATION RECLAIMS THE SNAKE RIVER VALLEY—A GREAT AND BENEFICENT ENTERPRISE.

ASSOCIATION

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

From this reading THE UNITED STATES CONVEYS PUBLIC LAND TO THE STATES—THE CO-OPOLITAN ASSOCIATION RECLAIMS THE SNAKE RIVER VALLEY—A GREAT AND BENEFICENT ENTERPRISE.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This valley at that time was noted for its wonderful scenery, its broad expanse of uncultivated and unoccupied land, and the majestic river which swept swiftly through it.

BENEFICENT

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

From this reading THE UNITED STATES CONVEYS PUBLIC LAND TO THE STATES—THE CO-OPOLITAN ASSOCIATION RECLAIMS THE SNAKE RIVER VALLEY—A GREAT AND BENEFICENT ENTERPRISE.

BothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both were proposed, superintended and owned by the Co-opolitan Association.

broad

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

From this reading This valley at that time was noted for its wonderful scenery, its broad expanse of uncultivated and unoccupied land, and the majestic river which swept swiftly through it.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Both were proposed, superintended and owned by the Co-opolitan Association.

Co-operative

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

From this reading The year 1905 witnessed the inauguration of two important enterprises in Idaho, each of which has contributed immeasurably to the development of the Co-operative Commonwealth.

CO-OPOLITAN

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

From this reading THE UNITED STATES CONVEYS PUBLIC LAND TO THE STATES—THE CO-OPOLITAN ASSOCIATION RECLAIMS THE SNAKE RIVER VALLEY—A GREAT AND BENEFICENT ENTERPRISE.

Commonwealth

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

From this reading The year 1905 witnessed the inauguration of two important enterprises in Idaho, each of which has contributed immeasurably to the development of the Co-operative Commonwealth.

contributed

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

From this reading The year 1905 witnessed the inauguration of two important enterprises in Idaho, each of which has contributed immeasurably to the development of the Co-operative Commonwealth.

CONVEYS

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

From this reading THE UNITED STATES CONVEYS PUBLIC LAND TO THE STATES—THE CO-OPOLITAN ASSOCIATION RECLAIMS THE SNAKE RIVER VALLEY—A GREAT AND BENEFICENT ENTERPRISE.

cultivation

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

From this reading The first was the irrigation, cultivation and settlement of the Snake River Valley.

development

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

From this reading The year 1905 witnessed the inauguration of two important enterprises in Idaho, each of which has contributed immeasurably to the development of the Co-operative Commonwealth.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The year 1905 witnessed the inauguration of two important enterprises in Idaho, each of which has contributed immeasurably to the development of the Co-operative Commonwealth.

ENTERPRISE

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

From this reading THE UNITED STATES CONVEYS PUBLIC LAND TO THE STATES—THE CO-OPOLITAN ASSOCIATION RECLAIMS THE SNAKE RIVER VALLEY—A GREAT AND BENEFICENT ENTERPRISE.

enterprises

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

From this reading The year 1905 witnessed the inauguration of two important enterprises in Idaho, each of which has contributed immeasurably to the development of the Co-operative Commonwealth.

expanse

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

From this reading This valley at that time was noted for its wonderful scenery, its broad expanse of uncultivated and unoccupied land, and the majestic river which swept swiftly through it.

first

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

From this reading The first was the irrigation, cultivation and settlement of the Snake River Valley.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This valley at that time was noted for its wonderful scenery, its broad expanse of uncultivated and unoccupied land, and the majestic river which swept swiftly through it.

GREAT

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

From this reading THE UNITED STATES CONVEYS PUBLIC LAND TO THE STATES—THE CO-OPOLITAN ASSOCIATION RECLAIMS THE SNAKE RIVER VALLEY—A GREAT AND BENEFICENT ENTERPRISE.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading The year 1905 witnessed the inauguration of two important enterprises in Idaho, each of which has contributed immeasurably to the development of the Co-operative Commonwealth.

Idaho

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

From this reading The year 1905 witnessed the inauguration of two important enterprises in Idaho, each of which has contributed immeasurably to the development of the Co-operative Commonwealth.

immeasurably

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

From this reading The year 1905 witnessed the inauguration of two important enterprises in Idaho, each of which has contributed immeasurably to the development of the Co-operative Commonwealth.

important

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

From this reading The year 1905 witnessed the inauguration of two important enterprises in Idaho, each of which has contributed immeasurably to the development of the Co-operative Commonwealth.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The year 1905 witnessed the inauguration of two important enterprises in Idaho, each of which has contributed immeasurably to the development of the Co-operative Commonwealth.

inauguration

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

From this reading The year 1905 witnessed the inauguration of two important enterprises in Idaho, each of which has contributed immeasurably to the development of the Co-operative Commonwealth.

irrigation

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

From this reading The first was the irrigation, cultivation and settlement of the Snake River Valley.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This valley at that time was noted for its wonderful scenery, its broad expanse of uncultivated and unoccupied land, and the majestic river which swept swiftly through it.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading This valley at that time was noted for its wonderful scenery, its broad expanse of uncultivated and unoccupied land, and the majestic river which swept swiftly through it.

LAND

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

From this reading THE UNITED STATES CONVEYS PUBLIC LAND TO THE STATES—THE CO-OPOLITAN ASSOCIATION RECLAIMS THE SNAKE RIVER VALLEY—A GREAT AND BENEFICENT ENTERPRISE.

majestic

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

From this reading This valley at that time was noted for its wonderful scenery, its broad expanse of uncultivated and unoccupied land, and the majestic river which swept swiftly through it.

noted

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

From this reading This valley at that time was noted for its wonderful scenery, its broad expanse of uncultivated and unoccupied land, and the majestic river which swept swiftly through it.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The year 1905 witnessed the inauguration of two important enterprises in Idaho, each of which has contributed immeasurably to the development of the Co-operative Commonwealth.

owned

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

From this reading Both were proposed, superintended and owned by the Co-opolitan Association.

proposed

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

From this reading Both were proposed, superintended and owned by the Co-opolitan Association.

PUBLIC

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

From this reading THE UNITED STATES CONVEYS PUBLIC LAND TO THE STATES—THE CO-OPOLITAN ASSOCIATION RECLAIMS THE SNAKE RIVER VALLEY—A GREAT AND BENEFICENT ENTERPRISE.

RECLAIMS

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

From this reading THE UNITED STATES CONVEYS PUBLIC LAND TO THE STATES—THE CO-OPOLITAN ASSOCIATION RECLAIMS THE SNAKE RIVER VALLEY—A GREAT AND BENEFICENT ENTERPRISE.

RIVER

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

From this reading THE UNITED STATES CONVEYS PUBLIC LAND TO THE STATES—THE CO-OPOLITAN ASSOCIATION RECLAIMS THE SNAKE RIVER VALLEY—A GREAT AND BENEFICENT ENTERPRISE.

scenery

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

From this reading This valley at that time was noted for its wonderful scenery, its broad expanse of uncultivated and unoccupied land, and the majestic river which swept swiftly through it.

settlement

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

From this reading The first was the irrigation, cultivation and settlement of the Snake River Valley.

SNAKE

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

From this reading THE UNITED STATES CONVEYS PUBLIC LAND TO THE STATES—THE CO-OPOLITAN ASSOCIATION RECLAIMS THE SNAKE RIVER VALLEY—A GREAT AND BENEFICENT ENTERPRISE.

STATES

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

From this reading THE UNITED STATES CONVEYS PUBLIC LAND TO THE STATES—THE CO-OPOLITAN ASSOCIATION RECLAIMS THE SNAKE RIVER VALLEY—A GREAT AND BENEFICENT ENTERPRISE.

superintended

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

From this reading Both were proposed, superintended and owned by the Co-opolitan Association.

swept

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

From this reading This valley at that time was noted for its wonderful scenery, its broad expanse of uncultivated and unoccupied land, and the majestic river which swept swiftly through it.

swiftly

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

From this reading This valley at that time was noted for its wonderful scenery, its broad expanse of uncultivated and unoccupied land, and the majestic river which swept swiftly through it.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This valley at that time was noted for its wonderful scenery, its broad expanse of uncultivated and unoccupied land, and the majestic river which swept swiftly through it.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE UNITED STATES CONVEYS PUBLIC LAND TO THE STATES—THE CO-OPOLITAN ASSOCIATION RECLAIMS THE SNAKE RIVER VALLEY—A GREAT AND BENEFICENT ENTERPRISE.

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading This valley at that time was noted for its wonderful scenery, its broad expanse of uncultivated and unoccupied land, and the majestic river which swept swiftly through it.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading This valley at that time was noted for its wonderful scenery, its broad expanse of uncultivated and unoccupied land, and the majestic river which swept swiftly through it.

time

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

From this reading This valley at that time was noted for its wonderful scenery, its broad expanse of uncultivated and unoccupied land, and the majestic river which swept swiftly through it.

TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE UNITED STATES CONVEYS PUBLIC LAND TO THE STATES—THE CO-OPOLITAN ASSOCIATION RECLAIMS THE SNAKE RIVER VALLEY—A GREAT AND BENEFICENT ENTERPRISE.

two

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

From this reading The year 1905 witnessed the inauguration of two important enterprises in Idaho, each of which has contributed immeasurably to the development of the Co-operative Commonwealth.

uncultivated

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

From this reading This valley at that time was noted for its wonderful scenery, its broad expanse of uncultivated and unoccupied land, and the majestic river which swept swiftly through it.

UNITED

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

From this reading THE UNITED STATES CONVEYS PUBLIC LAND TO THE STATES—THE CO-OPOLITAN ASSOCIATION RECLAIMS THE SNAKE RIVER VALLEY—A GREAT AND BENEFICENT ENTERPRISE.

unoccupied

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

From this reading This valley at that time was noted for its wonderful scenery, its broad expanse of uncultivated and unoccupied land, and the majestic river which swept swiftly through it.

VALLEY

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

From this reading THE UNITED STATES CONVEYS PUBLIC LAND TO THE STATES—THE CO-OPOLITAN ASSOCIATION RECLAIMS THE SNAKE RIVER VALLEY—A GREAT AND BENEFICENT ENTERPRISE.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading The first was the irrigation, cultivation and settlement of the Snake River Valley.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading Both were proposed, superintended and owned by the Co-opolitan Association.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading The year 1905 witnessed the inauguration of two important enterprises in Idaho, each of which has contributed immeasurably to the development of the Co-operative Commonwealth.

witnessed

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

From this reading The year 1905 witnessed the inauguration of two important enterprises in Idaho, each of which has contributed immeasurably to the development of the Co-operative Commonwealth.

wonderful

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

From this reading This valley at that time was noted for its wonderful scenery, its broad expanse of uncultivated and unoccupied land, and the majestic river which swept swiftly through it.

year

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

From this reading The year 1905 witnessed the inauguration of two important enterprises in Idaho, each of which has contributed immeasurably to the development of the Co-operative Commonwealth.