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The discovery of a world in the moone

Chapter I · Chapter 1

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Spelling and punctuation are as in the original, including the consistently modern use of V and U. Italic capital V has two forms, used interchangeably.
Since italic capital U does not occur, the rounded V-form has been transcribed as U.
Latin quotations were given in italics; the translation was usually printed with marginal quotation marks.
In this e-text, Latin passages are shown as block quotes (indented) _without_ quotation marks, while passages with marginal quotes are shown as block quotes _with_ quotation marks.
The six Sidenotes shown with an asterisk alongside their number were printed with an asterisk in the original text; all other notes were unmarked.
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The discovery of a world in the moone

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of The discovery of a world in the moone is here in full — 413 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Spelling and punctuation are as in the original, including the consistentlymodernuse of V and U. Italic capital V has two forms, used interchangeably.
/ˈspelɪŋ ənd ˌpʌŋktʃuːˈeɪʃən ɑːr æz ɪn ðə ərˈɪdʒənəl ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ ðə kənˈsɪstəntli ˈmɑːdərn juːs ʌv viː ənd juː aɪˈtælɪk ˈkæpətəl viː hæz tuː fɔːrmz juːzd ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒəbli/
Line 2
Since italic capital U does not occur, the rounded V-form has been transcribed as U.
Line 3
Latin quotations were given in italics; the translation was usually printed with marginal quotation marks.
/ˈlætən kwoʊˈteɪʃənz wɜːr ˈɡɪvən ɪn aɪˈtælɪks ðə trænzˈleɪʃən wɑːz ˈjuːʒəwəli ˈprɪntɪd wɪð ˈmɑːrdʒənəl kwoʊˈteɪʃən mɑːrks/
Line 4
In this e-text, Latin passages are shown as block quotes (indented) _without_ quotation marks, while passages with marginal quotes are shown as block quotes _with_ quotation marks.
Line 5
The six Sidenotes shown with an asterisk alongside their number were printed with an asterisk in the original text; all other notes were unmarked.

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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.

asterisk noun US /ˈæstərɪsk/

a star-shaped character * used in printing

From this reading “The six Sidenotes shown with an asterisk alongside their number were printed with an asterisk in the original text; all other notes were unmarked.”

interchangeably adverb US /ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒəbli/

in an interchangeable manner

From this reading “Spelling and punctuation are as in the original, including the consistently “modern” use of V and U. Italic capital V has two forms, used interchangeably.”

italic noun US /aɪˈtælɪk/

a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right

From this reading “Spelling and punctuation are as in the original, including the consistently “modern” use of V and U. Italic capital V has two forms, used interchangeably.”

italics noun US /aɪˈtælɪks/

plural of “italic” — a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right

From this reading “Latin quotations were given in italics; the translation was usually printed with marginal quotation marks.”

marginal adjective US /ˈmɑːrdʒənəl/

at or constituting a border or edge

From this reading “Latin quotations were given in italics; the translation was usually printed with marginal quotation marks.”

punctuation noun US /ˌpʌŋktʃuːˈeɪʃən/

something that makes repeated and regular interruptions or divisions

From this reading “Spelling and punctuation are as in the original, including the consistently “modern” use of V and U. Italic capital V has two forms, used interchangeably.”

transcribed adjective US /trænˈskraɪbd/

recorded for broadcast

From this reading “Since italic capital U does not occur, the rounded V-form has been transcribed as U.”

unmarked adjective US /ənˈmɑːrkt/

not having an identifying mark

From this reading “The six Sidenotes shown with an asterisk alongside their number were printed with an asterisk in the original text; all other notes were unmarked.”

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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 The six Sidenotes shown with an asterisk alongside their number were printed with an asterisk in the original text; all other notes were unmarked.

alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/

side by side

From this reading The six Sidenotes shown with an asterisk alongside their number were printed with an asterisk in the original text; all other notes were unmarked.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading The six Sidenotes shown with an asterisk alongside their number were printed with an asterisk in the original text; all other notes were unmarked.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Spelling and punctuation are as in the original, including the consistently “modern” use of V and U. Italic capital V has two forms, used interchangeably.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading Spelling and punctuation are as in the original, including the consistently “modern” use of V and U. Italic capital V has two forms, used interchangeably.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Spelling and punctuation are as in the original, including the consistently “modern” use of V and U. Italic capital V has two forms, used interchangeably.

asterisknounUS /ˈæstərɪsk/

a star-shaped character * used in printing

From this reading The six Sidenotes shown with an asterisk alongside their number were printed with an asterisk in the original text; all other notes were unmarked.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Since italic capital U does not occur, the rounded V-form has been transcribed as U.

blocknounUS /blɑːk/

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading In this e-text, Latin passages are shown as block quotes (indented) _without_ quotation marks, while passages with marginal quotes are shown as block quotes _with_ quotation marks.

capitalnounUS /ˈkæpətəl/

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading Spelling and punctuation are as in the original, including the consistently “modern” use of V and U. Italic capital V has two forms, used interchangeably.

consistentlyadverbUS /kənˈsɪstəntli/

in a systematic or consistent manner

From this reading Spelling and punctuation are as in the original, including the consistently “modern” use of V and U. Italic capital V has two forms, used interchangeably.

doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/

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

From this reading Since italic capital U does not occur, the rounded V-form has been transcribed as U.

e-text

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

From this reading In this e-text, Latin passages are shown as block quotes (indented) _without_ quotation marks, while passages with marginal quotes are shown as block quotes _with_ quotation marks.

formsnounUS /fɔːrmz/

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Spelling and punctuation are as in the original, including the consistently “modern” use of V and U. Italic capital V has two forms, used interchangeably.

givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Latin quotations were given in italics; the translation was usually printed with marginal quotation marks.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading Spelling and punctuation are as in the original, including the consistently “modern” use of V and U. Italic capital V has two forms, used interchangeably.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Spelling and punctuation are as in the original, including the consistently “modern” use of V and U. Italic capital V has two forms, used interchangeably.

includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading Spelling and punctuation are as in the original, including the consistently “modern” use of V and U. Italic capital V has two forms, used interchangeably.

indented

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

From this reading In this e-text, Latin passages are shown as block quotes (indented) _without_ quotation marks, while passages with marginal quotes are shown as block quotes _with_ quotation marks.

interchangeablyadverbUS /ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒəbli/

in an interchangeable manner

From this reading Spelling and punctuation are as in the original, including the consistently “modern” use of V and U. Italic capital V has two forms, used interchangeably.

ItalicnounUS /aɪˈtælɪk/

a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right

From this reading Spelling and punctuation are as in the original, including the consistently “modern” use of V and U. Italic capital V has two forms, used interchangeably.

italicsnounUS /aɪˈtælɪks/

plural of “italic” — a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right

From this reading Latin quotations were given in italics; the translation was usually printed with marginal quotation marks.

LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading Latin quotations were given in italics; the translation was usually printed with marginal quotation marks.

marginaladjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrdʒənəl/

at or constituting a border or edge

From this reading Latin quotations were given in italics; the translation was usually printed with marginal quotation marks.

marksnounUS /mɑːrks/

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading Latin quotations were given in italics; the translation was usually printed with marginal quotation marks.

modernadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərn/

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading Spelling and punctuation are as in the original, including the consistently “modern” use of V and U. Italic capital V has two forms, used interchangeably.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Since italic capital U does not occur, the rounded V-form has been transcribed as U.

notesnounUS /noʊts/

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading The six Sidenotes shown with an asterisk alongside their number were printed with an asterisk in the original text; all other notes were unmarked.

numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The six Sidenotes shown with an asterisk alongside their number were printed with an asterisk in the original text; all other notes were unmarked.

occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/

come to pass

From this reading Since italic capital U does not occur, the rounded V-form has been transcribed as U.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Spelling and punctuation are as in the original, including the consistently “modern” use of V and U. Italic capital V has two forms, used interchangeably.

originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading Spelling and punctuation are as in the original, including the consistently “modern” use of V and U. Italic capital V has two forms, used interchangeably.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The six Sidenotes shown with an asterisk alongside their number were printed with an asterisk in the original text; all other notes were unmarked.

passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading In this e-text, Latin passages are shown as block quotes (indented) _without_ quotation marks, while passages with marginal quotes are shown as block quotes _with_ quotation marks.

printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading Latin quotations were given in italics; the translation was usually printed with marginal quotation marks.

punctuationnounUS /ˌpʌŋktʃuːˈeɪʃən/

something that makes repeated and regular interruptions or divisions

From this reading Spelling and punctuation are as in the original, including the consistently “modern” use of V and U. Italic capital V has two forms, used interchangeably.

quotationnounUS /kwoʊˈteɪʃən/

a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage

From this reading Latin quotations were given in italics; the translation was usually printed with marginal quotation marks.

quotationsnounUS /kwoʊˈteɪʃənz/

plural of “quotation” — a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage

From this reading Latin quotations were given in italics; the translation was usually printed with marginal quotation marks.

quotesnounUS /kwoʊts/

plural of “quote” — a punctuation mark used to attribute the enclosed text to someone else

From this reading In this e-text, Latin passages are shown as block quotes (indented) _without_ quotation marks, while passages with marginal quotes are shown as block quotes _with_ quotation marks.

roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/

curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged

From this reading Since italic capital U does not occur, the rounded V-form has been transcribed as U.

shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading In this e-text, Latin passages are shown as block quotes (indented) _without_ quotation marks, while passages with marginal quotes are shown as block quotes _with_ quotation marks.

Sidenotes

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

From this reading The six Sidenotes shown with an asterisk alongside their number were printed with an asterisk in the original text; all other notes were unmarked.

SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since italic capital U does not occur, the rounded V-form has been transcribed as U.

sixnounUS /sɪks/

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading The six Sidenotes shown with an asterisk alongside their number were printed with an asterisk in the original text; all other notes were unmarked.

SpellingnounUS /ˈspelɪŋ/

forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage

From this reading Spelling and punctuation are as in the original, including the consistently “modern” use of V and U. Italic capital V has two forms, used interchangeably.

textnounUS /tekst/

the words of something written

From this reading The six Sidenotes shown with an asterisk alongside their number were printed with an asterisk in the original text; all other notes were unmarked.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Spelling and punctuation are as in the original, including the consistently “modern” use of V and U. Italic capital V has two forms, used interchangeably.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The six Sidenotes shown with an asterisk alongside their number were printed with an asterisk in the original text; all other notes were unmarked.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading In this e-text, Latin passages are shown as block quotes (indented) _without_ quotation marks, while passages with marginal quotes are shown as block quotes _with_ quotation marks.

transcribedadjectiveUS /trænˈskraɪbd/

recorded for broadcast

From this reading Since italic capital U does not occur, the rounded V-form has been transcribed as U.

translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/

a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

From this reading Latin quotations were given in italics; the translation was usually printed with marginal quotation marks.

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Spelling and punctuation are as in the original, including the consistently “modern” use of V and U. Italic capital V has two forms, used interchangeably.

UnounUS /juː/

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading Spelling and punctuation are as in the original, including the consistently “modern” use of V and U. Italic capital V has two forms, used interchangeably.

unmarkedadjectiveUS /ənˈmɑːrkt/

not having an identifying mark

From this reading The six Sidenotes shown with an asterisk alongside their number were printed with an asterisk in the original text; all other notes were unmarked.

usenounUS /juːs/

the act of using

From this reading Spelling and punctuation are as in the original, including the consistently “modern” use of V and U. Italic capital V has two forms, used interchangeably.

usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Spelling and punctuation are as in the original, including the consistently “modern” use of V and U. Italic capital V has two forms, used interchangeably.

usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/

under normal conditions

From this reading Latin quotations were given in italics; the translation was usually printed with marginal quotation marks.

VnounUS /viː/

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading Spelling and punctuation are as in the original, including the consistently “modern” use of V and U. Italic capital V has two forms, used interchangeably.

V-form

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

From this reading Since italic capital U does not occur, the rounded V-form has been transcribed as U.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Latin quotations were given in italics; the translation was usually printed with marginal quotation marks.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading Latin quotations were given in italics; the translation was usually printed with marginal quotation marks.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading In this e-text, Latin passages are shown as block quotes (indented) _without_ quotation marks, while passages with marginal quotes are shown as block quotes _with_ quotation marks.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Latin quotations were given in italics; the translation was usually printed with marginal quotation marks.

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading In this e-text, Latin passages are shown as block quotes (indented) _without_ quotation marks, while passages with marginal quotes are shown as block quotes _with_ quotation marks.

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