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The Planet Mars and Its Inhabitants, a
The Planet Mars and Its Inhabitants, a

Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE INDIVIDUAL, VOCATIONAL DETERMINATION, SCHOOL AGE, MARRIAGE AND SCIENCE (Continued) Everyone goes to school until the age of 16, that is, the length of time on Mars would correspond to 32 years on your Earth.
The Martian year is nearly twice as long as on your globe.
There are many universities on Mars where students enter direct from their homes, where the primary and preparatory education is first inculcated in their minds.
Wonderful teachers have charge of the students, and many truths not yet known on your Earth are taught.
Special and particular attention is given to the subject of the development of Spiritual gifts to the end that all may come into man's Divine Heritage, the PEACE, POWER AND PLENTY of the KINGDOM OF GOD.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Planet Mars and Its Inhabitants, a

Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

Chapter 13 of The Planet Mars and Its Inhabitants, a is here in full — 72 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE INDIVIDUAL, VOCATIONAL DETERMINATION, SCHOOL AGE, MARRIAGE AND SCIENCE (Continued) Everyone goes to school until the age of 16, that is, the length of time on Mars would correspond to 32 years on your Earth.
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The Martian year is nearly twice as long as on your globe.
/ðə ˈmɑːrʃən jɪr ɪz ˈnɪrli twaɪs æz lɔːŋ æz ɑːn jɔːr ɡloʊb/
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There are many universities on Mars where students enter direct from their homes, where the primary and preparatory education is first inculcated in their minds.
/ðer ɑːr ˈmeni ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsətiz ɑːn mɑːrz wer ˈstuːdənts ˈentər dərˈekt frʌm ðer hoʊmz wer ðə ˈpraɪmeri ənd prɪˈperətɔːri ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən ɪz fɜːrst ˈɪŋkəlkeɪtəd ɪn ðer maɪndz/
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Wonderful teachers have charge of the students, and many truths not yet known on your Earth are taught.
/ˈwʌndərfəl ˈtiːtʃərz hæv tʃɑːrdʒ ʌv ðə ˈstuːdənts ənd ˈmeni truːθs nɑːt jet noʊn ɑːn jɔːr ɜːrθ ɑːr tɔːt/
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Special and particular attention is given to the subject of the development of Spiritual gifts to the end that all may come into man's Divine Heritage, the PEACE, POWER AND PLENTY of the KINGDOM OF GOD.
/ˈspeʃəl ənd pərˈtɪkjələr əˈtenʃən ɪz ˈɡɪvən tuː ðə səbˈdʒekt ʌv ðə dɪˈveləpmənt ʌv ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl ɡɪfts tuː ðə end ðæt ɔːl meɪ kʌm ˈɪntuː mænz dɪˈvaɪn ˈherətədʒ ðə piːs ˈpaʊər ənd ˈplenti ʌv ðə ˈkɪŋdəm ʌv ɡɑːd/

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correspond verb US /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːnd/

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading “EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE INDIVIDUAL, VOCATIONAL DETERMINATION, SCHOOL AGE, MARRIAGE AND SCIENCE (Continued) Everyone goes to school until the age of 16, that is, the length of time on Mars would correspond to 32 years on your Earth.”

Heritage noun US /ˈherətədʒ/

practices that are handed down from the past by tradition

From this reading “Special and particular attention is given to the subject of the development of Spiritual gifts to the end that all may come into man's Divine Heritage, the PEACE, POWER AND PLENTY of the KINGDOM OF GOD.”

inculcated verb US /ˈɪŋkəlkeɪtəd/

past form of “inculcate” — teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions

From this reading “There are many universities on Mars where students enter direct from their homes, where the primary and preparatory education is first inculcated in their minds.”

Martian noun US /ˈmɑːrʃən/

imaginary people who live on the planet Mars

From this reading “The Martian year is nearly twice as long as on your globe.”

preparatory adjective US /prɪˈperətɔːri/

preceding and preparing for something

From this reading “There are many universities on Mars where students enter direct from their homes, where the primary and preparatory education is first inculcated in their minds.”

primary adjective US /ˈpraɪmeri/

of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary

From this reading “There are many universities on Mars where students enter direct from their homes, where the primary and preparatory education is first inculcated in their minds.”

universities noun US /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsətiz/

plural of “university” — the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading “There are many universities on Mars where students enter direct from their homes, where the primary and preparatory education is first inculcated in their minds.”

vocational adjective US /voʊˈkeɪʃənəl/

of or relating to a vocation or occupation; especially providing or undergoing training in special skills

From this reading “EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE INDIVIDUAL, VOCATIONAL DETERMINATION, SCHOOL AGE, MARRIAGE AND SCIENCE (Continued) Everyone goes to school until the age of 16, that is, the length of time on Mars would correspond to 32 years on your Earth.”

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From this reading EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE INDIVIDUAL, VOCATIONAL DETERMINATION, SCHOOL AGE, MARRIAGE AND SCIENCE (Continued) Everyone goes to school until the age of 16, that is, the length of time on Mars would correspond to 32 years on your Earth.

32

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From this reading EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE INDIVIDUAL, VOCATIONAL DETERMINATION, SCHOOL AGE, MARRIAGE AND SCIENCE (Continued) Everyone goes to school until the age of 16, that is, the length of time on Mars would correspond to 32 years on your Earth.

AGEnounUS /eɪdʒ/

how long something has existed

From this reading EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE INDIVIDUAL, VOCATIONAL DETERMINATION, SCHOOL AGE, MARRIAGE AND SCIENCE (Continued) Everyone goes to school until the age of 16, that is, the length of time on Mars would correspond to 32 years on your Earth.

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 Special and particular attention is given to the subject of the development of Spiritual gifts to the end that all may come into man's Divine Heritage, the PEACE, POWER AND PLENTY of the KINGDOM OF GOD.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE INDIVIDUAL, VOCATIONAL DETERMINATION, SCHOOL AGE, MARRIAGE AND SCIENCE (Continued) Everyone goes to school until the age of 16, that is, the length of time on Mars would correspond to 32 years on your Earth.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading There are many universities on Mars where students enter direct from their homes, where the primary and preparatory education is first inculcated in their minds.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading The Martian year is nearly twice as long as on your globe.

attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Special and particular attention is given to the subject of the development of Spiritual gifts to the end that all may come into man's Divine Heritage, the PEACE, POWER AND PLENTY of the KINGDOM OF GOD.

chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Wonderful teachers have charge of the students, and many truths not yet known on your Earth are taught.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Special and particular attention is given to the subject of the development of Spiritual gifts to the end that all may come into man's Divine Heritage, the PEACE, POWER AND PLENTY of the KINGDOM OF GOD.

ContinuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/

without stop or interruption

From this reading EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE INDIVIDUAL, VOCATIONAL DETERMINATION, SCHOOL AGE, MARRIAGE AND SCIENCE (Continued) Everyone goes to school until the age of 16, that is, the length of time on Mars would correspond to 32 years on your Earth.

correspondverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːnd/

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE INDIVIDUAL, VOCATIONAL DETERMINATION, SCHOOL AGE, MARRIAGE AND SCIENCE (Continued) Everyone goes to school until the age of 16, that is, the length of time on Mars would correspond to 32 years on your Earth.

DETERMINATIONnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE INDIVIDUAL, VOCATIONAL DETERMINATION, SCHOOL AGE, MARRIAGE AND SCIENCE (Continued) Everyone goes to school until the age of 16, that is, the length of time on Mars would correspond to 32 years on your Earth.

developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading Special and particular attention is given to the subject of the development of Spiritual gifts to the end that all may come into man's Divine Heritage, the PEACE, POWER AND PLENTY of the KINGDOM OF GOD.

directverbUS /dərˈekt/

command with authority

From this reading There are many universities on Mars where students enter direct from their homes, where the primary and preparatory education is first inculcated in their minds.

DivineadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪn/

emanating from God

From this reading Special and particular attention is given to the subject of the development of Spiritual gifts to the end that all may come into man's Divine Heritage, the PEACE, POWER AND PLENTY of the KINGDOM OF GOD.

EarthnounUS /ɜːrθ/

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE INDIVIDUAL, VOCATIONAL DETERMINATION, SCHOOL AGE, MARRIAGE AND SCIENCE (Continued) Everyone goes to school until the age of 16, that is, the length of time on Mars would correspond to 32 years on your Earth.

EDUCATIONnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE INDIVIDUAL, VOCATIONAL DETERMINATION, SCHOOL AGE, MARRIAGE AND SCIENCE (Continued) Everyone goes to school until the age of 16, that is, the length of time on Mars would correspond to 32 years on your Earth.

endnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Special and particular attention is given to the subject of the development of Spiritual gifts to the end that all may come into man's Divine Heritage, the PEACE, POWER AND PLENTY of the KINGDOM OF GOD.

enterverbUS /ˈentər/

to come or go into

From this reading There are many universities on Mars where students enter direct from their homes, where the primary and preparatory education is first inculcated in their minds.

EveryonepronounUS /ˈevriwʌn/

every person

From this reading EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE INDIVIDUAL, VOCATIONAL DETERMINATION, SCHOOL AGE, MARRIAGE AND SCIENCE (Continued) Everyone goes to school until the age of 16, that is, the length of time on Mars would correspond to 32 years on your Earth.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading There are many universities on Mars where students enter direct from their homes, where the primary and preparatory education is first inculcated in their minds.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There are many universities on Mars where students enter direct from their homes, where the primary and preparatory education is first inculcated in their minds.

giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading Special and particular attention is given to the subject of the development of Spiritual gifts to the end that all may come into man's Divine Heritage, the PEACE, POWER AND PLENTY of the KINGDOM OF GOD.

givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Special and particular attention is given to the subject of the development of Spiritual gifts to the end that all may come into man's Divine Heritage, the PEACE, POWER AND PLENTY of the KINGDOM OF GOD.

globenounUS /ɡloʊb/

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading The Martian year is nearly twice as long as on your globe.

GODnounUS /ɡɑːd/

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Special and particular attention is given to the subject of the development of Spiritual gifts to the end that all may come into man's Divine Heritage, the PEACE, POWER AND PLENTY of the KINGDOM OF GOD.

goesnounUS /ɡoʊz/

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE INDIVIDUAL, VOCATIONAL DETERMINATION, SCHOOL AGE, MARRIAGE AND SCIENCE (Continued) Everyone goes to school until the age of 16, that is, the length of time on Mars would correspond to 32 years on your Earth.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Wonderful teachers have charge of the students, and many truths not yet known on your Earth are taught.

HeritagenounUS /ˈherətədʒ/

practices that are handed down from the past by tradition

From this reading Special and particular attention is given to the subject of the development of Spiritual gifts to the end that all may come into man's Divine Heritage, the PEACE, POWER AND PLENTY of the KINGDOM OF GOD.

homesnounUS /hoʊmz/

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading There are many universities on Mars where students enter direct from their homes, where the primary and preparatory education is first inculcated in their minds.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading There are many universities on Mars where students enter direct from their homes, where the primary and preparatory education is first inculcated in their minds.

inculcatedverbUS /ˈɪŋkəlkeɪtəd/

past form of “inculcate” — teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions

From this reading There are many universities on Mars where students enter direct from their homes, where the primary and preparatory education is first inculcated in their minds.

INDIVIDUALadjectiveUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəl/

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE INDIVIDUAL, VOCATIONAL DETERMINATION, SCHOOL AGE, MARRIAGE AND SCIENCE (Continued) Everyone goes to school until the age of 16, that is, the length of time on Mars would correspond to 32 years on your Earth.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Special and particular attention is given to the subject of the development of Spiritual gifts to the end that all may come into man's Divine Heritage, the PEACE, POWER AND PLENTY of the KINGDOM OF GOD.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE INDIVIDUAL, VOCATIONAL DETERMINATION, SCHOOL AGE, MARRIAGE AND SCIENCE (Continued) Everyone goes to school until the age of 16, that is, the length of time on Mars would correspond to 32 years on your Earth.

KINGDOMnounUS /ˈkɪŋdəm/

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading Special and particular attention is given to the subject of the development of Spiritual gifts to the end that all may come into man's Divine Heritage, the PEACE, POWER AND PLENTY of the KINGDOM OF GOD.

knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Wonderful teachers have charge of the students, and many truths not yet known on your Earth are taught.

lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/

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

From this reading EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE INDIVIDUAL, VOCATIONAL DETERMINATION, SCHOOL AGE, MARRIAGE AND SCIENCE (Continued) Everyone goes to school until the age of 16, that is, the length of time on Mars would correspond to 32 years on your Earth.

longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The Martian year is nearly twice as long as on your globe.

man'snounUS /mænz/

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Special and particular attention is given to the subject of the development of Spiritual gifts to the end that all may come into man's Divine Heritage, the PEACE, POWER AND PLENTY of the KINGDOM OF GOD.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading There are many universities on Mars where students enter direct from their homes, where the primary and preparatory education is first inculcated in their minds.

MARRIAGEnounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE INDIVIDUAL, VOCATIONAL DETERMINATION, SCHOOL AGE, MARRIAGE AND SCIENCE (Continued) Everyone goes to school until the age of 16, that is, the length of time on Mars would correspond to 32 years on your Earth.

MarsnounUS /mɑːrz/

a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color

From this reading EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE INDIVIDUAL, VOCATIONAL DETERMINATION, SCHOOL AGE, MARRIAGE AND SCIENCE (Continued) Everyone goes to school until the age of 16, that is, the length of time on Mars would correspond to 32 years on your Earth.

MartiannounUS /ˈmɑːrʃən/

imaginary people who live on the planet Mars

From this reading The Martian year is nearly twice as long as on your globe.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Special and particular attention is given to the subject of the development of Spiritual gifts to the end that all may come into man's Divine Heritage, the PEACE, POWER AND PLENTY of the KINGDOM OF GOD.

mindsnounUS /maɪndz/

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading There are many universities on Mars where students enter direct from their homes, where the primary and preparatory education is first inculcated in their minds.

nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The Martian year is nearly twice as long as on your globe.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Wonderful teachers have charge of the students, and many truths not yet known on your Earth are taught.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE INDIVIDUAL, VOCATIONAL DETERMINATION, SCHOOL AGE, MARRIAGE AND SCIENCE (Continued) Everyone goes to school until the age of 16, that is, the length of time on Mars would correspond to 32 years on your Earth.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE INDIVIDUAL, VOCATIONAL DETERMINATION, SCHOOL AGE, MARRIAGE AND SCIENCE (Continued) Everyone goes to school until the age of 16, that is, the length of time on Mars would correspond to 32 years on your Earth.

particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Special and particular attention is given to the subject of the development of Spiritual gifts to the end that all may come into man's Divine Heritage, the PEACE, POWER AND PLENTY of the KINGDOM OF GOD.

PEACEnounUS /piːs/

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Special and particular attention is given to the subject of the development of Spiritual gifts to the end that all may come into man's Divine Heritage, the PEACE, POWER AND PLENTY of the KINGDOM OF GOD.

PLENTYnounUS /ˈplenti/

a full supply

From this reading Special and particular attention is given to the subject of the development of Spiritual gifts to the end that all may come into man's Divine Heritage, the PEACE, POWER AND PLENTY of the KINGDOM OF GOD.

POWERnounUS /ˈpaʊər/

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Special and particular attention is given to the subject of the development of Spiritual gifts to the end that all may come into man's Divine Heritage, the PEACE, POWER AND PLENTY of the KINGDOM OF GOD.

preparatoryadjectiveUS /prɪˈperətɔːri/

preceding and preparing for something

From this reading There are many universities on Mars where students enter direct from their homes, where the primary and preparatory education is first inculcated in their minds.

primaryadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪmeri/

of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary

From this reading There are many universities on Mars where students enter direct from their homes, where the primary and preparatory education is first inculcated in their minds.

SCHOOLnounUS /skuːl/

an educational institution

From this reading EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE INDIVIDUAL, VOCATIONAL DETERMINATION, SCHOOL AGE, MARRIAGE AND SCIENCE (Continued) Everyone goes to school until the age of 16, that is, the length of time on Mars would correspond to 32 years on your Earth.

SCIENCEnounUS /ˈsaɪəns/

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE INDIVIDUAL, VOCATIONAL DETERMINATION, SCHOOL AGE, MARRIAGE AND SCIENCE (Continued) Everyone goes to school until the age of 16, that is, the length of time on Mars would correspond to 32 years on your Earth.

SpecialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Special and particular attention is given to the subject of the development of Spiritual gifts to the end that all may come into man's Divine Heritage, the PEACE, POWER AND PLENTY of the KINGDOM OF GOD.

SpiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading Special and particular attention is given to the subject of the development of Spiritual gifts to the end that all may come into man's Divine Heritage, the PEACE, POWER AND PLENTY of the KINGDOM OF GOD.

studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading There are many universities on Mars where students enter direct from their homes, where the primary and preparatory education is first inculcated in their minds.

subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Special and particular attention is given to the subject of the development of Spiritual gifts to the end that all may come into man's Divine Heritage, the PEACE, POWER AND PLENTY of the KINGDOM OF GOD.

taughtverbUS /tɔːt/

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Wonderful teachers have charge of the students, and many truths not yet known on your Earth are taught.

teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/

plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading Wonderful teachers have charge of the students, and many truths not yet known on your Earth are taught.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE INDIVIDUAL, VOCATIONAL DETERMINATION, SCHOOL AGE, MARRIAGE AND SCIENCE (Continued) Everyone goes to school until the age of 16, that is, the length of time on Mars would correspond to 32 years on your Earth.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE INDIVIDUAL, VOCATIONAL DETERMINATION, SCHOOL AGE, MARRIAGE AND SCIENCE (Continued) Everyone goes to school until the age of 16, that is, the length of time on Mars would correspond to 32 years on your Earth.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There are many universities on Mars where students enter direct from their homes, where the primary and preparatory education is first inculcated in their minds.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are many universities on Mars where students enter direct from their homes, where the primary and preparatory education is first inculcated in their minds.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE INDIVIDUAL, VOCATIONAL DETERMINATION, SCHOOL AGE, MARRIAGE AND SCIENCE (Continued) Everyone goes to school until the age of 16, that is, the length of time on Mars would correspond to 32 years on your Earth.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE INDIVIDUAL, VOCATIONAL DETERMINATION, SCHOOL AGE, MARRIAGE AND SCIENCE (Continued) Everyone goes to school until the age of 16, that is, the length of time on Mars would correspond to 32 years on your Earth.

TRAININGnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE INDIVIDUAL, VOCATIONAL DETERMINATION, SCHOOL AGE, MARRIAGE AND SCIENCE (Continued) Everyone goes to school until the age of 16, that is, the length of time on Mars would correspond to 32 years on your Earth.

truthsnounUS /truːθs/

plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified

From this reading Wonderful teachers have charge of the students, and many truths not yet known on your Earth are taught.

twiceadverbUS /twaɪs/

two times

From this reading The Martian year is nearly twice as long as on your globe.

universitiesnounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsətiz/

plural of “university” — the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading There are many universities on Mars where students enter direct from their homes, where the primary and preparatory education is first inculcated in their minds.

untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE INDIVIDUAL, VOCATIONAL DETERMINATION, SCHOOL AGE, MARRIAGE AND SCIENCE (Continued) Everyone goes to school until the age of 16, that is, the length of time on Mars would correspond to 32 years on your Earth.

VOCATIONALadjectiveUS /voʊˈkeɪʃənəl/

of or relating to a vocation or occupation; especially providing or undergoing training in special skills

From this reading EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE INDIVIDUAL, VOCATIONAL DETERMINATION, SCHOOL AGE, MARRIAGE AND SCIENCE (Continued) Everyone goes to school until the age of 16, that is, the length of time on Mars would correspond to 32 years on your Earth.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading There are many universities on Mars where students enter direct from their homes, where the primary and preparatory education is first inculcated in their minds.

WonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Wonderful teachers have charge of the students, and many truths not yet known on your Earth are taught.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE INDIVIDUAL, VOCATIONAL DETERMINATION, SCHOOL AGE, MARRIAGE AND SCIENCE (Continued) Everyone goes to school until the age of 16, that is, the length of time on Mars would correspond to 32 years on your Earth.

yearnounUS /jɪr/

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The Martian year is nearly twice as long as on your globe.

yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE INDIVIDUAL, VOCATIONAL DETERMINATION, SCHOOL AGE, MARRIAGE AND SCIENCE (Continued) Everyone goes to school until the age of 16, that is, the length of time on Mars would correspond to 32 years on your Earth.

yetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading Wonderful teachers have charge of the students, and many truths not yet known on your Earth are taught.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE INDIVIDUAL, VOCATIONAL DETERMINATION, SCHOOL AGE, MARRIAGE AND SCIENCE (Continued) Everyone goes to school until the age of 16, that is, the length of time on Mars would correspond to 32 years on your Earth.

Chapter 13 of The Planet Mars and Its Inhabitants, a by J. L. Kennon holds 72 sentences, grouped into 15 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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.

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Chapter 13 holds 72 sentences of The Planet Mars and Its Inhabitants, a, unabridged, divided into 15 reading sections.

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Vocabulary met early in The Planet Mars and Its Inhabitants, a

Words and structures a reader meets early in The Planet Mars and Its Inhabitants, a, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Jupiter
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Planet Mars and Its Inhabitants, a; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Enveloped
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Gloom
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Darkness
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