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The Furnace

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The Furnace is here in full — 171 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Rose Macaulay • Curated US English Learning Edition
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See http://www.
TO THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SANTA CATERINA, VARAZZE, WHO, AT PRESENT SCATTERED LABORIOUSLY OVER THREE CONTINENTS, INTEND, IN THE SPACIOUS DAYS OF LEISURE THAT AGE SHALL BRING, TO INHABIT AGAIN THE RED HOUSE BEYOND THE TOWN AND NAVIGATE THE WHITE CANOE.
'Le metal precieux qu'on trouvera un jour au fond des cendres....'
MAURICE MAETERLINCK 'Val piu aver amici in piazza Che denari nella cassa.'
_Proverb._ Royalty was arriving in the harbour in a steam-yacht.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Furnace

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The Furnace is here in full — 171 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/34 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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See http://www.
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TO THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SANTA CATERINA, VARAZZE, WHO, AT PRESENT SCATTERED LABORIOUSLY OVER THREE CONTINENTS, INTEND, IN THE SPACIOUS DAYS OF LEISURE THAT AGE SHALL BRING, TO INHABIT AGAIN THE RED HOUSE BEYOND THE TOWN AND NAVIGATE THE WHITE CANOE.
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'Le metal precieux qu'on trouvera un jour au fond des cendres....'
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MAURICE MAETERLINCK 'Val piu aver amici in piazza Che denari nella cassa.'
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_Proverb._ Royalty was arriving in the harbour in a steam-yacht.

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aver verb US /ˈeɪvər/

report or maintain

From this reading “MAURICE MAETERLINCK 'Val piu aver amici in piazza Che denari nella cassa.'”

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continents noun US /ˈkɑːntənənts/

plural of “continent” — one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading “TO THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SANTA CATERINA, VARAZZE, WHO, AT PRESENT SCATTERED LABORIOUSLY OVER THREE CONTINENTS, INTEND, IN THE SPACIOUS DAYS OF LEISURE THAT AGE SHALL BRING, TO INHABIT AGAIN THE RED HOUSE BEYOND THE TOWN AND NAVIGATE THE WHITE CANOE.”

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http noun US /ˌeɪtʃtiːtiːˈpiː/

a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers

From this reading “See http://www.”

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inhabit verb US /ˌɪnˈhæbət/

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading “TO THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SANTA CATERINA, VARAZZE, WHO, AT PRESENT SCATTERED LABORIOUSLY OVER THREE CONTINENTS, INTEND, IN THE SPACIOUS DAYS OF LEISURE THAT AGE SHALL BRING, TO INHABIT AGAIN THE RED HOUSE BEYOND THE TOWN AND NAVIGATE THE WHITE CANOE.”

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laboriously adverb US /ləˈbɔːriəsli/

in a laborious manner

From this reading “TO THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SANTA CATERINA, VARAZZE, WHO, AT PRESENT SCATTERED LABORIOUSLY OVER THREE CONTINENTS, INTEND, IN THE SPACIOUS DAYS OF LEISURE THAT AGE SHALL BRING, TO INHABIT AGAIN THE RED HOUSE BEYOND THE TOWN AND NAVIGATE THE WHITE CANOE.”

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navigate verb US /ˈnævəɡeɪt/

travel on water propelled by wind or by other means

From this reading “TO THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SANTA CATERINA, VARAZZE, WHO, AT PRESENT SCATTERED LABORIOUSLY OVER THREE CONTINENTS, INTEND, IN THE SPACIOUS DAYS OF LEISURE THAT AGE SHALL BRING, TO INHABIT AGAIN THE RED HOUSE BEYOND THE TOWN AND NAVIGATE THE WHITE CANOE.”

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Proverb noun US /ˈprɑːvərb/

a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

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Royalty noun US /ˈrɔɪəlti/

payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property

From this reading “_Proverb._ Royalty was arriving in the harbour in a steam-yacht.”

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arriving in verb + particle counted as “arrive in”

In this reading “_Proverb._ Royalty was arriving in the harbour in a steam-yacht.”

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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 _Proverb._ Royalty was arriving in the harbour in a steam-yacht.

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AGAINadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading TO THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SANTA CATERINA, VARAZZE, WHO, AT PRESENT SCATTERED LABORIOUSLY OVER THREE CONTINENTS, INTEND, IN THE SPACIOUS DAYS OF LEISURE THAT AGE SHALL BRING, TO INHABIT AGAIN THE RED HOUSE BEYOND THE TOWN AND NAVIGATE THE WHITE CANOE.

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AGEnounUS /eɪdʒ/

how long something has existed

From this reading TO THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SANTA CATERINA, VARAZZE, WHO, AT PRESENT SCATTERED LABORIOUSLY OVER THREE CONTINENTS, INTEND, IN THE SPACIOUS DAYS OF LEISURE THAT AGE SHALL BRING, TO INHABIT AGAIN THE RED HOUSE BEYOND THE TOWN AND NAVIGATE THE WHITE CANOE.

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amici

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From this reading MAURICE MAETERLINCK 'Val piu aver amici in piazza Che denari nella cassa.'

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ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading TO THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SANTA CATERINA, VARAZZE, WHO, AT PRESENT SCATTERED LABORIOUSLY OVER THREE CONTINENTS, INTEND, IN THE SPACIOUS DAYS OF LEISURE THAT AGE SHALL BRING, TO INHABIT AGAIN THE RED HOUSE BEYOND THE TOWN AND NAVIGATE THE WHITE CANOE.

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arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading _Proverb._ Royalty was arriving in the harbour in a steam-yacht.

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ATprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading TO THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SANTA CATERINA, VARAZZE, WHO, AT PRESENT SCATTERED LABORIOUSLY OVER THREE CONTINENTS, INTEND, IN THE SPACIOUS DAYS OF LEISURE THAT AGE SHALL BRING, TO INHABIT AGAIN THE RED HOUSE BEYOND THE TOWN AND NAVIGATE THE WHITE CANOE.

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aunounUS /oʊ/

a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia

From this reading 'Le metal precieux qu'on trouvera un jour au fond des cendres....'

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aververbUS /ˈeɪvər/

report or maintain

From this reading MAURICE MAETERLINCK 'Val piu aver amici in piazza Che denari nella cassa.'

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BEYONDprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/

on the far side of; further than

From this reading TO THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SANTA CATERINA, VARAZZE, WHO, AT PRESENT SCATTERED LABORIOUSLY OVER THREE CONTINENTS, INTEND, IN THE SPACIOUS DAYS OF LEISURE THAT AGE SHALL BRING, TO INHABIT AGAIN THE RED HOUSE BEYOND THE TOWN AND NAVIGATE THE WHITE CANOE.

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BRINGverbUS /brɪŋ/

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading TO THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SANTA CATERINA, VARAZZE, WHO, AT PRESENT SCATTERED LABORIOUSLY OVER THREE CONTINENTS, INTEND, IN THE SPACIOUS DAYS OF LEISURE THAT AGE SHALL BRING, TO INHABIT AGAIN THE RED HOUSE BEYOND THE TOWN AND NAVIGATE THE WHITE CANOE.

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CANOEnounUS /kəˈnuː/

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading TO THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SANTA CATERINA, VARAZZE, WHO, AT PRESENT SCATTERED LABORIOUSLY OVER THREE CONTINENTS, INTEND, IN THE SPACIOUS DAYS OF LEISURE THAT AGE SHALL BRING, TO INHABIT AGAIN THE RED HOUSE BEYOND THE TOWN AND NAVIGATE THE WHITE CANOE.

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cassa

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From this reading MAURICE MAETERLINCK 'Val piu aver amici in piazza Che denari nella cassa.'

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CATERINA

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From this reading TO THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SANTA CATERINA, VARAZZE, WHO, AT PRESENT SCATTERED LABORIOUSLY OVER THREE CONTINENTS, INTEND, IN THE SPACIOUS DAYS OF LEISURE THAT AGE SHALL BRING, TO INHABIT AGAIN THE RED HOUSE BEYOND THE TOWN AND NAVIGATE THE WHITE CANOE.

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cendres

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From this reading 'Le metal precieux qu'on trouvera un jour au fond des cendres....'

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Che

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From this reading MAURICE MAETERLINCK 'Val piu aver amici in piazza Che denari nella cassa.'

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CITIZENSnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading TO THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SANTA CATERINA, VARAZZE, WHO, AT PRESENT SCATTERED LABORIOUSLY OVER THREE CONTINENTS, INTEND, IN THE SPACIOUS DAYS OF LEISURE THAT AGE SHALL BRING, TO INHABIT AGAIN THE RED HOUSE BEYOND THE TOWN AND NAVIGATE THE WHITE CANOE.

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CONTINENTSnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənts/

plural of “continent” — one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading TO THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SANTA CATERINA, VARAZZE, WHO, AT PRESENT SCATTERED LABORIOUSLY OVER THREE CONTINENTS, INTEND, IN THE SPACIOUS DAYS OF LEISURE THAT AGE SHALL BRING, TO INHABIT AGAIN THE RED HOUSE BEYOND THE TOWN AND NAVIGATE THE WHITE CANOE.

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DAYSnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading TO THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SANTA CATERINA, VARAZZE, WHO, AT PRESENT SCATTERED LABORIOUSLY OVER THREE CONTINENTS, INTEND, IN THE SPACIOUS DAYS OF LEISURE THAT AGE SHALL BRING, TO INHABIT AGAIN THE RED HOUSE BEYOND THE TOWN AND NAVIGATE THE WHITE CANOE.

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denari

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From this reading MAURICE MAETERLINCK 'Val piu aver amici in piazza Che denari nella cassa.'

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desnounUS /des/

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading 'Le metal precieux qu'on trouvera un jour au fond des cendres....'

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fondadjectiveUS /fɑːnd/

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading 'Le metal precieux qu'on trouvera un jour au fond des cendres....'

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harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading _Proverb._ Royalty was arriving in the harbour in a steam-yacht.

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HOUSEnounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading TO THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SANTA CATERINA, VARAZZE, WHO, AT PRESENT SCATTERED LABORIOUSLY OVER THREE CONTINENTS, INTEND, IN THE SPACIOUS DAYS OF LEISURE THAT AGE SHALL BRING, TO INHABIT AGAIN THE RED HOUSE BEYOND THE TOWN AND NAVIGATE THE WHITE CANOE.

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httpnounUS /ˌeɪtʃtiːtiːˈpiː/

a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers

From this reading See http://www.

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INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading TO THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SANTA CATERINA, VARAZZE, WHO, AT PRESENT SCATTERED LABORIOUSLY OVER THREE CONTINENTS, INTEND, IN THE SPACIOUS DAYS OF LEISURE THAT AGE SHALL BRING, TO INHABIT AGAIN THE RED HOUSE BEYOND THE TOWN AND NAVIGATE THE WHITE CANOE.

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INHABITverbUS /ˌɪnˈhæbət/

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading TO THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SANTA CATERINA, VARAZZE, WHO, AT PRESENT SCATTERED LABORIOUSLY OVER THREE CONTINENTS, INTEND, IN THE SPACIOUS DAYS OF LEISURE THAT AGE SHALL BRING, TO INHABIT AGAIN THE RED HOUSE BEYOND THE TOWN AND NAVIGATE THE WHITE CANOE.

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INTENDverbUS /ˌɪnˈtend/

have in mind as a purpose

From this reading TO THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SANTA CATERINA, VARAZZE, WHO, AT PRESENT SCATTERED LABORIOUSLY OVER THREE CONTINENTS, INTEND, IN THE SPACIOUS DAYS OF LEISURE THAT AGE SHALL BRING, TO INHABIT AGAIN THE RED HOUSE BEYOND THE TOWN AND NAVIGATE THE WHITE CANOE.

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jour

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From this reading 'Le metal precieux qu'on trouvera un jour au fond des cendres....'

Pending verification
LABORIOUSLYadverbUS /ləˈbɔːriəsli/

in a laborious manner

From this reading TO THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SANTA CATERINA, VARAZZE, WHO, AT PRESENT SCATTERED LABORIOUSLY OVER THREE CONTINENTS, INTEND, IN THE SPACIOUS DAYS OF LEISURE THAT AGE SHALL BRING, TO INHABIT AGAIN THE RED HOUSE BEYOND THE TOWN AND NAVIGATE THE WHITE CANOE.

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LenounUS /lə/

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading 'Le metal precieux qu'on trouvera un jour au fond des cendres....'

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LEISUREnounUS /ˈleʒər/

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading TO THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SANTA CATERINA, VARAZZE, WHO, AT PRESENT SCATTERED LABORIOUSLY OVER THREE CONTINENTS, INTEND, IN THE SPACIOUS DAYS OF LEISURE THAT AGE SHALL BRING, TO INHABIT AGAIN THE RED HOUSE BEYOND THE TOWN AND NAVIGATE THE WHITE CANOE.

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MAETERLINCKnoun

Belgian playwright (1862-1949)

From this reading MAURICE MAETERLINCK 'Val piu aver amici in piazza Che denari nella cassa.'

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MAURICE

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From this reading MAURICE MAETERLINCK 'Val piu aver amici in piazza Che denari nella cassa.'

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metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/

any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

From this reading 'Le metal precieux qu'on trouvera un jour au fond des cendres....'

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NAVIGATEverbUS /ˈnævəɡeɪt/

travel on water propelled by wind or by other means

From this reading TO THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SANTA CATERINA, VARAZZE, WHO, AT PRESENT SCATTERED LABORIOUSLY OVER THREE CONTINENTS, INTEND, IN THE SPACIOUS DAYS OF LEISURE THAT AGE SHALL BRING, TO INHABIT AGAIN THE RED HOUSE BEYOND THE TOWN AND NAVIGATE THE WHITE CANOE.

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nella

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From this reading MAURICE MAETERLINCK 'Val piu aver amici in piazza Che denari nella cassa.'

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OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TO THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SANTA CATERINA, VARAZZE, WHO, AT PRESENT SCATTERED LABORIOUSLY OVER THREE CONTINENTS, INTEND, IN THE SPACIOUS DAYS OF LEISURE THAT AGE SHALL BRING, TO INHABIT AGAIN THE RED HOUSE BEYOND THE TOWN AND NAVIGATE THE WHITE CANOE.

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OTHERadjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading TO THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SANTA CATERINA, VARAZZE, WHO, AT PRESENT SCATTERED LABORIOUSLY OVER THREE CONTINENTS, INTEND, IN THE SPACIOUS DAYS OF LEISURE THAT AGE SHALL BRING, TO INHABIT AGAIN THE RED HOUSE BEYOND THE TOWN AND NAVIGATE THE WHITE CANOE.

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OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading TO THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SANTA CATERINA, VARAZZE, WHO, AT PRESENT SCATTERED LABORIOUSLY OVER THREE CONTINENTS, INTEND, IN THE SPACIOUS DAYS OF LEISURE THAT AGE SHALL BRING, TO INHABIT AGAIN THE RED HOUSE BEYOND THE TOWN AND NAVIGATE THE WHITE CANOE.

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piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/

a public square with room for pedestrians

From this reading MAURICE MAETERLINCK 'Val piu aver amici in piazza Che denari nella cassa.'

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piu

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From this reading MAURICE MAETERLINCK 'Val piu aver amici in piazza Che denari nella cassa.'

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precieux

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From this reading 'Le metal precieux qu'on trouvera un jour au fond des cendres....'

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PRESENTverbUS /ˈprezənt/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading TO THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SANTA CATERINA, VARAZZE, WHO, AT PRESENT SCATTERED LABORIOUSLY OVER THREE CONTINENTS, INTEND, IN THE SPACIOUS DAYS OF LEISURE THAT AGE SHALL BRING, TO INHABIT AGAIN THE RED HOUSE BEYOND THE TOWN AND NAVIGATE THE WHITE CANOE.

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ProverbnounUS /ˈprɑːvərb/

a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

From this reading _Proverb._ Royalty was arriving in the harbour in a steam-yacht.

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qu'on

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From this reading 'Le metal precieux qu'on trouvera un jour au fond des cendres....'

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REDnounUS /red/

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading TO THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SANTA CATERINA, VARAZZE, WHO, AT PRESENT SCATTERED LABORIOUSLY OVER THREE CONTINENTS, INTEND, IN THE SPACIOUS DAYS OF LEISURE THAT AGE SHALL BRING, TO INHABIT AGAIN THE RED HOUSE BEYOND THE TOWN AND NAVIGATE THE WHITE CANOE.

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RoyaltynounUS /ˈrɔɪəlti/

payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property

From this reading _Proverb._ Royalty was arriving in the harbour in a steam-yacht.

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SANTAnounUS /ˈsæntə/

the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas

From this reading TO THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SANTA CATERINA, VARAZZE, WHO, AT PRESENT SCATTERED LABORIOUSLY OVER THREE CONTINENTS, INTEND, IN THE SPACIOUS DAYS OF LEISURE THAT AGE SHALL BRING, TO INHABIT AGAIN THE RED HOUSE BEYOND THE TOWN AND NAVIGATE THE WHITE CANOE.

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SCATTEREDadjectiveUS /ˈskætərd/

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading TO THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SANTA CATERINA, VARAZZE, WHO, AT PRESENT SCATTERED LABORIOUSLY OVER THREE CONTINENTS, INTEND, IN THE SPACIOUS DAYS OF LEISURE THAT AGE SHALL BRING, TO INHABIT AGAIN THE RED HOUSE BEYOND THE TOWN AND NAVIGATE THE WHITE CANOE.

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SeeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading See http://www.

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SHALLmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading TO THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SANTA CATERINA, VARAZZE, WHO, AT PRESENT SCATTERED LABORIOUSLY OVER THREE CONTINENTS, INTEND, IN THE SPACIOUS DAYS OF LEISURE THAT AGE SHALL BRING, TO INHABIT AGAIN THE RED HOUSE BEYOND THE TOWN AND NAVIGATE THE WHITE CANOE.

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SPACIOUSadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/

very large in expanse or scope

From this reading TO THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SANTA CATERINA, VARAZZE, WHO, AT PRESENT SCATTERED LABORIOUSLY OVER THREE CONTINENTS, INTEND, IN THE SPACIOUS DAYS OF LEISURE THAT AGE SHALL BRING, TO INHABIT AGAIN THE RED HOUSE BEYOND THE TOWN AND NAVIGATE THE WHITE CANOE.

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steam-yacht

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From this reading _Proverb._ Royalty was arriving in the harbour in a steam-yacht.

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THATconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading TO THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SANTA CATERINA, VARAZZE, WHO, AT PRESENT SCATTERED LABORIOUSLY OVER THREE CONTINENTS, INTEND, IN THE SPACIOUS DAYS OF LEISURE THAT AGE SHALL BRING, TO INHABIT AGAIN THE RED HOUSE BEYOND THE TOWN AND NAVIGATE THE WHITE CANOE.

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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 TO THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SANTA CATERINA, VARAZZE, WHO, AT PRESENT SCATTERED LABORIOUSLY OVER THREE CONTINENTS, INTEND, IN THE SPACIOUS DAYS OF LEISURE THAT AGE SHALL BRING, TO INHABIT AGAIN THE RED HOUSE BEYOND THE TOWN AND NAVIGATE THE WHITE CANOE.

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THREEnounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading TO THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SANTA CATERINA, VARAZZE, WHO, AT PRESENT SCATTERED LABORIOUSLY OVER THREE CONTINENTS, INTEND, IN THE SPACIOUS DAYS OF LEISURE THAT AGE SHALL BRING, TO INHABIT AGAIN THE RED HOUSE BEYOND THE TOWN AND NAVIGATE THE WHITE CANOE.

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TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading TO THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SANTA CATERINA, VARAZZE, WHO, AT PRESENT SCATTERED LABORIOUSLY OVER THREE CONTINENTS, INTEND, IN THE SPACIOUS DAYS OF LEISURE THAT AGE SHALL BRING, TO INHABIT AGAIN THE RED HOUSE BEYOND THE TOWN AND NAVIGATE THE WHITE CANOE.

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TOWNnounUS /taʊn/

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading TO THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SANTA CATERINA, VARAZZE, WHO, AT PRESENT SCATTERED LABORIOUSLY OVER THREE CONTINENTS, INTEND, IN THE SPACIOUS DAYS OF LEISURE THAT AGE SHALL BRING, TO INHABIT AGAIN THE RED HOUSE BEYOND THE TOWN AND NAVIGATE THE WHITE CANOE.

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trouvera

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From this reading 'Le metal precieux qu'on trouvera un jour au fond des cendres....'

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unnounUS /ʌn/

an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security

From this reading 'Le metal precieux qu'on trouvera un jour au fond des cendres....'

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Val

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From this reading MAURICE MAETERLINCK 'Val piu aver amici in piazza Che denari nella cassa.'

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VARAZZE

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From this reading TO THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SANTA CATERINA, VARAZZE, WHO, AT PRESENT SCATTERED LABORIOUSLY OVER THREE CONTINENTS, INTEND, IN THE SPACIOUS DAYS OF LEISURE THAT AGE SHALL BRING, TO INHABIT AGAIN THE RED HOUSE BEYOND THE TOWN AND NAVIGATE THE WHITE CANOE.

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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 _Proverb._ Royalty was arriving in the harbour in a steam-yacht.

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WHITEnounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading TO THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SANTA CATERINA, VARAZZE, WHO, AT PRESENT SCATTERED LABORIOUSLY OVER THREE CONTINENTS, INTEND, IN THE SPACIOUS DAYS OF LEISURE THAT AGE SHALL BRING, TO INHABIT AGAIN THE RED HOUSE BEYOND THE TOWN AND NAVIGATE THE WHITE CANOE.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
WHOpronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading TO THE OTHER CITIZENS OF SANTA CATERINA, VARAZZE, WHO, AT PRESENT SCATTERED LABORIOUSLY OVER THREE CONTINENTS, INTEND, IN THE SPACIOUS DAYS OF LEISURE THAT AGE SHALL BRING, TO INHABIT AGAIN THE RED HOUSE BEYOND THE TOWN AND NAVIGATE THE WHITE CANOE.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wwwnoun

computer network consisting of a collection of internet sites that offer text and graphics and sound and animation resources through the hypertext transfer protocol

From this reading See http://www.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

Chapter 1 of The Furnace by Rose Macaulay holds 171 sentences, grouped into 35 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 1 of The Furnace contain?

Chapter 1 holds 171 sentences of The Furnace, unabridged, divided into 35 reading sections.

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Vocabulary met early in The Furnace

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

Other
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Furnace; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Citizens
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Furnace; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Santa
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Caterina
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