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The Innocents Abroad — Volume 01

Chapter I · Chapter 1

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The price of passage is fixed at $1,250, currency, for each adult passenger.
Choice of rooms and of seats at the tables apportioned in the order in which passages are engaged; and no passage considered engaged until ten percent of the passage money is deposited with the treasurer.
Passengers can remain on board of the steamer, at all ports, if they desire, without additional expense, and all boating at the expense of the ship.
All passages must be paid for when taken, in order that the most perfect arrangements be made for starting at the appointed time.
Applications for passage must be approved by the committee before tickets are issued, and can be made to the undersigned.
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The Innocents Abroad — Volume 01

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of The Innocents Abroad — Volume 01 is here in full — 98 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 12/19 · 5 reading units · Lines 56–60

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The price of passage is fixed at $1,250, currency, for each adult passenger.
Line 2
Choice of rooms and of seats at the tables apportioned in the order in which passages are engaged; and no passage considered engaged until ten percent of the passage money is deposited with the treasurer.
/tʃɔɪs ʌv ruːmz ənd ʌv siːts æt ðə ˈteɪbəlz əˈpɔːrʃənd ɪn ðə ˈɔːrdər ɪn wɪtʃ ˈpæsədʒəz ɑːr enˈɡeɪdʒd ənd noʊ ˈpæsədʒ kənˈsɪdərd enˈɡeɪdʒd ənˈtɪl ten pərˈsent ʌv ðə ˈpæsədʒ ˈmʌni ɪz dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd wɪð ðə ˈtreʒərər/
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Passengers can remain on board of the steamer, at all ports, if they desire, without additional expense, and all boating at the expense of the ship.
/ˈpæsəndʒərz kæn rɪˈmeɪn ɑːn bɔːrd ʌv ðə ˈstiːmər æt ɔːl pɔːrts ɪf ðeɪ dɪˈzaɪər wɪˈθaʊt əˈdɪʃənəl ɪkˈspens ənd ɔːl ˈboʊtɪŋ æt ðə ɪkˈspens ʌv ðə ʃɪp/
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All passages must be paid for when taken, in order that the most perfect arrangements be made for starting at the appointed time.
/ɔːl ˈpæsədʒəz mʌst biː peɪd fɔːr wen ˈteɪkən ɪn ˈɔːrdər ðæt ðə moʊst pərˈfekt ərˈeɪndʒmənts biː meɪd fɔːr ˈstɑːrtɪŋ æt ðə əˈpɔɪntɪd taɪm/
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Applications for passage must be approved by the committee before tickets are issued, and can be made to the undersigned.

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adult noun US /əˈdʌlt/

a fully developed person from maturity onward

From this reading “The price of passage is fixed at $1,250, currency, for each adult passenger.”

Applications noun US /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃənz/

plural of “application” — the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose

From this reading “Applications for passage must be approved by the committee before tickets are issued, and can be made to the undersigned.”

apportioned adjective US /əˈpɔːrʃənd/

given out in portions

From this reading “Choice of rooms and of seats at the tables apportioned in the order in which passages are engaged; and no passage considered engaged until ten percent of the passage money is deposited with the treasurer.”

boating noun US /ˈboʊtɪŋ/

water travel for pleasure

From this reading “Passengers can remain on board of the steamer, at all ports, if they desire, without additional expense, and all boating at the expense of the ship.”

currency noun US /ˈkɜːrənsi/

the metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used

From this reading “The price of passage is fixed at $1,250, currency, for each adult passenger.”

percent noun US /pərˈsent/

a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred)

From this reading “Choice of rooms and of seats at the tables apportioned in the order in which passages are engaged; and no passage considered engaged until ten percent of the passage money is deposited with the treasurer.”

ports noun US /pɔːrts/

plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading “Passengers can remain on board of the steamer, at all ports, if they desire, without additional expense, and all boating at the expense of the ship.”

treasurer noun US /ˈtreʒərər/

an officer charged with receiving and disbursing funds

From this reading “Choice of rooms and of seats at the tables apportioned in the order in which passages are engaged; and no passage considered engaged until ten percent of the passage money is deposited with the treasurer.”

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1,250

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From this reading The price of passage is fixed at $1,250, currency, for each adult passenger.

additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/

further or added

From this reading Passengers can remain on board of the steamer, at all ports, if they desire, without additional expense, and all boating at the expense of the ship.

adultnounUS /əˈdʌlt/

a fully developed person from maturity onward

From this reading The price of passage is fixed at $1,250, currency, for each adult passenger.

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 Passengers can remain on board of the steamer, at all ports, if they desire, without additional expense, and all boating at the expense of the ship.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Choice of rooms and of seats at the tables apportioned in the order in which passages are engaged; and no passage considered engaged until ten percent of the passage money is deposited with the treasurer.

ApplicationsnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃənz/

plural of “application” — the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose

From this reading Applications for passage must be approved by the committee before tickets are issued, and can be made to the undersigned.

appointedadjectiveUS /əˈpɔɪntɪd/

subject to appointment

From this reading All passages must be paid for when taken, in order that the most perfect arrangements be made for starting at the appointed time.

apportionedadjectiveUS /əˈpɔːrʃənd/

given out in portions

From this reading Choice of rooms and of seats at the tables apportioned in the order in which passages are engaged; and no passage considered engaged until ten percent of the passage money is deposited with the treasurer.

approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/

established by authority; given authoritative approval

From this reading Applications for passage must be approved by the committee before tickets are issued, and can be made to the undersigned.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading Choice of rooms and of seats at the tables apportioned in the order in which passages are engaged; and no passage considered engaged until ten percent of the passage money is deposited with the treasurer.

arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/

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

From this reading All passages must be paid for when taken, in order that the most perfect arrangements be made for starting at the appointed time.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The price of passage is fixed at $1,250, currency, for each adult passenger.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading All passages must be paid for when taken, in order that the most perfect arrangements be made for starting at the appointed time.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Applications for passage must be approved by the committee before tickets are issued, and can be made to the undersigned.

boardnounUS /bɔːrd/

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Passengers can remain on board of the steamer, at all ports, if they desire, without additional expense, and all boating at the expense of the ship.

boatingnounUS /ˈboʊtɪŋ/

water travel for pleasure

From this reading Passengers can remain on board of the steamer, at all ports, if they desire, without additional expense, and all boating at the expense of the ship.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Applications for passage must be approved by the committee before tickets are issued, and can be made to the undersigned.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Passengers can remain on board of the steamer, at all ports, if they desire, without additional expense, and all boating at the expense of the ship.

ChoicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading Choice of rooms and of seats at the tables apportioned in the order in which passages are engaged; and no passage considered engaged until ten percent of the passage money is deposited with the treasurer.

committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading Applications for passage must be approved by the committee before tickets are issued, and can be made to the undersigned.

consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/

carefully weighed

From this reading Choice of rooms and of seats at the tables apportioned in the order in which passages are engaged; and no passage considered engaged until ten percent of the passage money is deposited with the treasurer.

currencynounUS /ˈkɜːrənsi/

the metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used

From this reading The price of passage is fixed at $1,250, currency, for each adult passenger.

depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/

past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading Choice of rooms and of seats at the tables apportioned in the order in which passages are engaged; and no passage considered engaged until ten percent of the passage money is deposited with the treasurer.

desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Passengers can remain on board of the steamer, at all ports, if they desire, without additional expense, and all boating at the expense of the ship.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

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

From this reading The price of passage is fixed at $1,250, currency, for each adult passenger.

engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Choice of rooms and of seats at the tables apportioned in the order in which passages are engaged; and no passage considered engaged until ten percent of the passage money is deposited with the treasurer.

expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading Passengers can remain on board of the steamer, at all ports, if they desire, without additional expense, and all boating at the expense of the ship.

fixedadjectiveUS /fɪkst/

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading The price of passage is fixed at $1,250, currency, for each adult passenger.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The price of passage is fixed at $1,250, currency, for each adult passenger.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Passengers can remain on board of the steamer, at all ports, if they desire, without additional expense, and all boating at the expense of the ship.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Choice of rooms and of seats at the tables apportioned in the order in which passages are engaged; and no passage considered engaged until ten percent of the passage money is deposited with the treasurer.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading The price of passage is fixed at $1,250, currency, for each adult passenger.

issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Applications for passage must be approved by the committee before tickets are issued, and can be made to the undersigned.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading All passages must be paid for when taken, in order that the most perfect arrangements be made for starting at the appointed time.

moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Choice of rooms and of seats at the tables apportioned in the order in which passages are engaged; and no passage considered engaged until ten percent of the passage money is deposited with the treasurer.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading All passages must be paid for when taken, in order that the most perfect arrangements be made for starting at the appointed time.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading All passages must be paid for when taken, in order that the most perfect arrangements be made for starting at the appointed time.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading Choice of rooms and of seats at the tables apportioned in the order in which passages are engaged; and no passage considered engaged until ten percent of the passage money is deposited with the treasurer.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The price of passage is fixed at $1,250, currency, for each adult passenger.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Passengers can remain on board of the steamer, at all ports, if they desire, without additional expense, and all boating at the expense of the ship.

ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Choice of rooms and of seats at the tables apportioned in the order in which passages are engaged; and no passage considered engaged until ten percent of the passage money is deposited with the treasurer.

paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading All passages must be paid for when taken, in order that the most perfect arrangements be made for starting at the appointed time.

passagenounUS /ˈpæsədʒ/

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading The price of passage is fixed at $1,250, currency, for each adult passenger.

passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/

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

From this reading Choice of rooms and of seats at the tables apportioned in the order in which passages are engaged; and no passage considered engaged until ten percent of the passage money is deposited with the treasurer.

passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/

a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading The price of passage is fixed at $1,250, currency, for each adult passenger.

PassengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading Passengers can remain on board of the steamer, at all ports, if they desire, without additional expense, and all boating at the expense of the ship.

percentnounUS /pərˈsent/

a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred)

From this reading Choice of rooms and of seats at the tables apportioned in the order in which passages are engaged; and no passage considered engaged until ten percent of the passage money is deposited with the treasurer.

perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading All passages must be paid for when taken, in order that the most perfect arrangements be made for starting at the appointed time.

portsnounUS /pɔːrts/

plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading Passengers can remain on board of the steamer, at all ports, if they desire, without additional expense, and all boating at the expense of the ship.

pricenounUS /praɪs/

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading The price of passage is fixed at $1,250, currency, for each adult passenger.

remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Passengers can remain on board of the steamer, at all ports, if they desire, without additional expense, and all boating at the expense of the ship.

roomsnounUS /ruːmz/

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Choice of rooms and of seats at the tables apportioned in the order in which passages are engaged; and no passage considered engaged until ten percent of the passage money is deposited with the treasurer.

seatsnounUS /siːts/

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading Choice of rooms and of seats at the tables apportioned in the order in which passages are engaged; and no passage considered engaged until ten percent of the passage money is deposited with the treasurer.

shipverbUS /ʃɪp/

transport commercially

From this reading Passengers can remain on board of the steamer, at all ports, if they desire, without additional expense, and all boating at the expense of the ship.

startingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtɪŋ/

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading All passages must be paid for when taken, in order that the most perfect arrangements be made for starting at the appointed time.

steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading Passengers can remain on board of the steamer, at all ports, if they desire, without additional expense, and all boating at the expense of the ship.

tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Choice of rooms and of seats at the tables apportioned in the order in which passages are engaged; and no passage considered engaged until ten percent of the passage money is deposited with the treasurer.

takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading All passages must be paid for when taken, in order that the most perfect arrangements be made for starting at the appointed time.

tennounUS /ten/

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Choice of rooms and of seats at the tables apportioned in the order in which passages are engaged; and no passage considered engaged until ten percent of the passage money is deposited with the treasurer.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All passages must be paid for when taken, in order that the most perfect arrangements be made for starting at the appointed time.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading The price of passage is fixed at $1,250, currency, for each adult passenger.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading Passengers can remain on board of the steamer, at all ports, if they desire, without additional expense, and all boating at the expense of the ship.

ticketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/

plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading Applications for passage must be approved by the committee before tickets are issued, and can be made to the undersigned.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading All passages must be paid for when taken, in order that the most perfect arrangements be made for starting at the appointed time.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Applications for passage must be approved by the committee before tickets are issued, and can be made to the undersigned.

treasurernounUS /ˈtreʒərər/

an officer charged with receiving and disbursing funds

From this reading Choice of rooms and of seats at the tables apportioned in the order in which passages are engaged; and no passage considered engaged until ten percent of the passage money is deposited with the treasurer.

undersigned

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

From this reading Applications for passage must be approved by the committee before tickets are issued, and can be made to the undersigned.

untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading Choice of rooms and of seats at the tables apportioned in the order in which passages are engaged; and no passage considered engaged until ten percent of the passage money is deposited with the treasurer.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading All passages must be paid for when taken, in order that the most perfect arrangements be made for starting at the appointed time.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading Choice of rooms and of seats at the tables apportioned in the order in which passages are engaged; and no passage considered engaged until ten percent of the passage money is deposited with the treasurer.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Choice of rooms and of seats at the tables apportioned in the order in which passages are engaged; and no passage considered engaged until ten percent of the passage money is deposited with the treasurer.

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Passengers can remain on board of the steamer, at all ports, if they desire, without additional expense, and all boating at the expense of the ship.

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