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Chapter XLIX · Chapter 49

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OF THE PROVINCE OF KESHIMUR.
Keshimur also is a Province inhabited by a people who are Idolaters and have a language of their own.{1} They have an astonishing acquaintance with the devilries of enchantment; insomuch that they make their idols to speak.
They can also by their sorceries bring on changes of weather and produce darkness, and do a number of things so extraordinary that no one without seeing them would believe them.{2} Indeed, this country is the very original source from which Idolatry has spread abroad.{3}
In this direction you can proceed further till you come to the Sea of India.
The men are brown and lean, but the women, taking them as brunettes, are very beautiful.
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The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1

Chapter XLIX · Chapter 49

Chapter 49 of The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1 is here in full — 124 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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OF THE PROVINCE OF KESHIMUR.
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Keshimur also is a Province inhabited by a people who are Idolaters and have a language of their own.{1} They have an astonishing acquaintance with the devilries of enchantment; insomuch that they make their idols to speak.
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They can also by their sorceries bring on changes of weather and produce darkness, and do a number of things so extraordinary that no one without seeing them would believe them.{2} Indeed, this country is the very original source from which Idolatry has spread abroad.{3}
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In this direction you can proceed further till you come to the Sea of India.
/ɪn ðɪs dərˈekʃən juː kæn prəˈsiːd ˈfɜːrðər tɪl juː kʌm tuː ðə siː ʌv ˈɪndiə/
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The men are brown and lean, but the women, taking them as brunettes, are very beautiful.
/ðə men ɑːr braʊn ənd liːn bʌt ðə ˈwɪmən ˈteɪkɪŋ ðem æz bruːˈnets ɑːr ˈveri ˈbjuːtəfəl/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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astonishing adjective US /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/

surprising greatly

From this reading “Keshimur also is a Province inhabited by a people who are Idolaters and have a language of their own.{1} They have an astonishing acquaintance with the devilries of enchantment; insomuch that they make their idols to speak.”

brunettes noun US /bruːˈnets/

plural of “brunette” — a person with dark (brown) hair

From this reading “The men are brown and lean, but the women, taking them as brunettes, are very beautiful.”

enchantment noun US /enˈtʃæntmənt/

a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual

From this reading “Keshimur also is a Province inhabited by a people who are Idolaters and have a language of their own.{1} They have an astonishing acquaintance with the devilries of enchantment; insomuch that they make their idols to speak.”

Idolatry noun US /aɪˈdɑːlətri/

the worship of idols; the worship of physical objects or images as gods

From this reading “They can also by their sorceries bring on changes of weather and produce darkness, and do a number of things so extraordinary that no one without seeing them would believe them.{2} Indeed, this country is the very original source from which Idolatry has spread abroad.{3}”

idols noun US /ˈaɪdəlz/

plural of “idol” — a material effigy that is worshipped

From this reading “Keshimur also is a Province inhabited by a people who are Idolaters and have a language of their own.{1} They have an astonishing acquaintance with the devilries of enchantment; insomuch that they make their idols to speak.”

India noun US /ˈɪndiə/

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading “In this direction you can proceed further till you come to the Sea of India.”

inhabited adjective US /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/

having inhabitants; lived in

From this reading “Keshimur also is a Province inhabited by a people who are Idolaters and have a language of their own.{1} They have an astonishing acquaintance with the devilries of enchantment; insomuch that they make their idols to speak.”

province noun US /ˈprɑːvəns/

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading “OF THE PROVINCE OF KESHIMUR.”

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1

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From this reading Keshimur also is a Province inhabited by a people who are Idolaters and have a language of their own.{1} They have an astonishing acquaintance with the devilries of enchantment; insomuch that they make their idols to speak.

2

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From this reading They can also by their sorceries bring on changes of weather and produce darkness, and do a number of things so extraordinary that no one without seeing them would believe them.{2} Indeed, this country is the very original source from which Idolatry has spread abroad.{3}

3

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From this reading They can also by their sorceries bring on changes of weather and produce darkness, and do a number of things so extraordinary that no one without seeing them would believe them.{2} Indeed, this country is the very original source from which Idolatry has spread abroad.{3}

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Keshimur also is a Province inhabited by a people who are Idolaters and have a language of their own.{1} They have an astonishing acquaintance with the devilries of enchantment; insomuch that they make their idols to speak.

abroadadverbUS /əˈbrɔːd/

to or in a foreign country

From this reading They can also by their sorceries bring on changes of weather and produce darkness, and do a number of things so extraordinary that no one without seeing them would believe them.{2} Indeed, this country is the very original source from which Idolatry has spread abroad.{3}

acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Keshimur also is a Province inhabited by a people who are Idolaters and have a language of their own.{1} They have an astonishing acquaintance with the devilries of enchantment; insomuch that they make their idols to speak.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading Keshimur also is a Province inhabited by a people who are Idolaters and have a language of their own.{1} They have an astonishing acquaintance with the devilries of enchantment; insomuch that they make their idols to speak.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading Keshimur also is a Province inhabited by a people who are Idolaters and have a language of their own.{1} They have an astonishing acquaintance with the devilries of enchantment; insomuch that they make their idols to speak.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Keshimur also is a Province inhabited by a people who are Idolaters and have a language of their own.{1} They have an astonishing acquaintance with the devilries of enchantment; insomuch that they make their idols to speak.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading Keshimur also is a Province inhabited by a people who are Idolaters and have a language of their own.{1} They have an astonishing acquaintance with the devilries of enchantment; insomuch that they make their idols to speak.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading The men are brown and lean, but the women, taking them as brunettes, are very beautiful.

astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/

surprising greatly

From this reading Keshimur also is a Province inhabited by a people who are Idolaters and have a language of their own.{1} They have an astonishing acquaintance with the devilries of enchantment; insomuch that they make their idols to speak.

beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading The men are brown and lean, but the women, taking them as brunettes, are very beautiful.

believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading They can also by their sorceries bring on changes of weather and produce darkness, and do a number of things so extraordinary that no one without seeing them would believe them.{2} Indeed, this country is the very original source from which Idolatry has spread abroad.{3}

bringverbUS /brɪŋ/

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading They can also by their sorceries bring on changes of weather and produce darkness, and do a number of things so extraordinary that no one without seeing them would believe them.{2} Indeed, this country is the very original source from which Idolatry has spread abroad.{3}

brownnounUS /braʊn/

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading The men are brown and lean, but the women, taking them as brunettes, are very beautiful.

brunettesnounUS /bruːˈnets/

plural of “brunette” — a person with dark (brown) hair

From this reading The men are brown and lean, but the women, taking them as brunettes, are very beautiful.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The men are brown and lean, but the women, taking them as brunettes, are very beautiful.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Keshimur also is a Province inhabited by a people who are Idolaters and have a language of their own.{1} They have an astonishing acquaintance with the devilries of enchantment; insomuch that they make their idols to speak.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading They can also by their sorceries bring on changes of weather and produce darkness, and do a number of things so extraordinary that no one without seeing them would believe them.{2} Indeed, this country is the very original source from which Idolatry has spread abroad.{3}

changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading They can also by their sorceries bring on changes of weather and produce darkness, and do a number of things so extraordinary that no one without seeing them would believe them.{2} Indeed, this country is the very original source from which Idolatry has spread abroad.{3}

comeverbUS /kʌm/

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

From this reading In this direction you can proceed further till you come to the Sea of India.

countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading They can also by their sorceries bring on changes of weather and produce darkness, and do a number of things so extraordinary that no one without seeing them would believe them.{2} Indeed, this country is the very original source from which Idolatry has spread abroad.{3}

darknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/

absence of light or illumination

From this reading They can also by their sorceries bring on changes of weather and produce darkness, and do a number of things so extraordinary that no one without seeing them would believe them.{2} Indeed, this country is the very original source from which Idolatry has spread abroad.{3}

devilries

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From this reading Keshimur also is a Province inhabited by a people who are Idolaters and have a language of their own.{1} They have an astonishing acquaintance with the devilries of enchantment; insomuch that they make their idols to speak.

directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading In this direction you can proceed further till you come to the Sea of India.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading They can also by their sorceries bring on changes of weather and produce darkness, and do a number of things so extraordinary that no one without seeing them would believe them.{2} Indeed, this country is the very original source from which Idolatry has spread abroad.{3}

enchantmentnounUS /enˈtʃæntmənt/

a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual

From this reading Keshimur also is a Province inhabited by a people who are Idolaters and have a language of their own.{1} They have an astonishing acquaintance with the devilries of enchantment; insomuch that they make their idols to speak.

extraordinaryadjectiveUS /ˌekstrəˈɔːrdəneri/

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading They can also by their sorceries bring on changes of weather and produce darkness, and do a number of things so extraordinary that no one without seeing them would believe them.{2} Indeed, this country is the very original source from which Idolatry has spread abroad.{3}

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They can also by their sorceries bring on changes of weather and produce darkness, and do a number of things so extraordinary that no one without seeing them would believe them.{2} Indeed, this country is the very original source from which Idolatry has spread abroad.{3}

furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading In this direction you can proceed further till you come to the Sea of India.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading They can also by their sorceries bring on changes of weather and produce darkness, and do a number of things so extraordinary that no one without seeing them would believe them.{2} Indeed, this country is the very original source from which Idolatry has spread abroad.{3}

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Keshimur also is a Province inhabited by a people who are Idolaters and have a language of their own.{1} They have an astonishing acquaintance with the devilries of enchantment; insomuch that they make their idols to speak.

Idolaters

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From this reading Keshimur also is a Province inhabited by a people who are Idolaters and have a language of their own.{1} They have an astonishing acquaintance with the devilries of enchantment; insomuch that they make their idols to speak.

IdolatrynounUS /aɪˈdɑːlətri/

the worship of idols; the worship of physical objects or images as gods

From this reading They can also by their sorceries bring on changes of weather and produce darkness, and do a number of things so extraordinary that no one without seeing them would believe them.{2} Indeed, this country is the very original source from which Idolatry has spread abroad.{3}

idolsnounUS /ˈaɪdəlz/

plural of “idol” — a material effigy that is worshipped

From this reading Keshimur also is a Province inhabited by a people who are Idolaters and have a language of their own.{1} They have an astonishing acquaintance with the devilries of enchantment; insomuch that they make their idols to speak.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading In this direction you can proceed further till you come to the Sea of India.

IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading They can also by their sorceries bring on changes of weather and produce darkness, and do a number of things so extraordinary that no one without seeing them would believe them.{2} Indeed, this country is the very original source from which Idolatry has spread abroad.{3}

IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading In this direction you can proceed further till you come to the Sea of India.

inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/

having inhabitants; lived in

From this reading Keshimur also is a Province inhabited by a people who are Idolaters and have a language of their own.{1} They have an astonishing acquaintance with the devilries of enchantment; insomuch that they make their idols to speak.

insomuchadverb

to such an extent or degree; so

From this reading Keshimur also is a Province inhabited by a people who are Idolaters and have a language of their own.{1} They have an astonishing acquaintance with the devilries of enchantment; insomuch that they make their idols to speak.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Keshimur also is a Province inhabited by a people who are Idolaters and have a language of their own.{1} They have an astonishing acquaintance with the devilries of enchantment; insomuch that they make their idols to speak.

KESHIMUR

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From this reading OF THE PROVINCE OF KESHIMUR.

languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading Keshimur also is a Province inhabited by a people who are Idolaters and have a language of their own.{1} They have an astonishing acquaintance with the devilries of enchantment; insomuch that they make their idols to speak.

leanverbUS /liːn/

to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading The men are brown and lean, but the women, taking them as brunettes, are very beautiful.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading Keshimur also is a Province inhabited by a people who are Idolaters and have a language of their own.{1} They have an astonishing acquaintance with the devilries of enchantment; insomuch that they make their idols to speak.

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading The men are brown and lean, but the women, taking them as brunettes, are very beautiful.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading They can also by their sorceries bring on changes of weather and produce darkness, and do a number of things so extraordinary that no one without seeing them would believe them.{2} Indeed, this country is the very original source from which Idolatry has spread abroad.{3}

numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

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

From this reading They can also by their sorceries bring on changes of weather and produce darkness, and do a number of things so extraordinary that no one without seeing them would believe them.{2} Indeed, this country is the very original source from which Idolatry has spread abroad.{3}

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF THE PROVINCE OF KESHIMUR.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They can also by their sorceries bring on changes of weather and produce darkness, and do a number of things so extraordinary that no one without seeing them would believe them.{2} Indeed, this country is the very original source from which Idolatry has spread abroad.{3}

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They can also by their sorceries bring on changes of weather and produce darkness, and do a number of things so extraordinary that no one without seeing them would believe them.{2} Indeed, this country is the very original source from which Idolatry has spread abroad.{3}

originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/

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

From this reading They can also by their sorceries bring on changes of weather and produce darkness, and do a number of things so extraordinary that no one without seeing them would believe them.{2} Indeed, this country is the very original source from which Idolatry has spread abroad.{3}

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Keshimur also is a Province inhabited by a people who are Idolaters and have a language of their own.{1} They have an astonishing acquaintance with the devilries of enchantment; insomuch that they make their idols to speak.

peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Keshimur also is a Province inhabited by a people who are Idolaters and have a language of their own.{1} They have an astonishing acquaintance with the devilries of enchantment; insomuch that they make their idols to speak.

proceedverbUS /prəˈsiːd/

continue talking

From this reading In this direction you can proceed further till you come to the Sea of India.

produceverbUS /prəˈduːs/

bring forth or yield

From this reading They can also by their sorceries bring on changes of weather and produce darkness, and do a number of things so extraordinary that no one without seeing them would believe them.{2} Indeed, this country is the very original source from which Idolatry has spread abroad.{3}

PROVINCEnounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading OF THE PROVINCE OF KESHIMUR.

SeanounUS /siː/

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading In this direction you can proceed further till you come to the Sea of India.

seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading They can also by their sorceries bring on changes of weather and produce darkness, and do a number of things so extraordinary that no one without seeing them would believe them.{2} Indeed, this country is the very original source from which Idolatry has spread abroad.{3}

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They can also by their sorceries bring on changes of weather and produce darkness, and do a number of things so extraordinary that no one without seeing them would believe them.{2} Indeed, this country is the very original source from which Idolatry has spread abroad.{3}

sorceries

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From this reading They can also by their sorceries bring on changes of weather and produce darkness, and do a number of things so extraordinary that no one without seeing them would believe them.{2} Indeed, this country is the very original source from which Idolatry has spread abroad.{3}

sourcenounUS /sɔːrs/

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading They can also by their sorceries bring on changes of weather and produce darkness, and do a number of things so extraordinary that no one without seeing them would believe them.{2} Indeed, this country is the very original source from which Idolatry has spread abroad.{3}

speakverbUS /spiːk/

express in speech

From this reading Keshimur also is a Province inhabited by a people who are Idolaters and have a language of their own.{1} They have an astonishing acquaintance with the devilries of enchantment; insomuch that they make their idols to speak.

spreadverbUS /spred/

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading They can also by their sorceries bring on changes of weather and produce darkness, and do a number of things so extraordinary that no one without seeing them would believe them.{2} Indeed, this country is the very original source from which Idolatry has spread abroad.{3}

takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading The men are brown and lean, but the women, taking them as brunettes, are very beautiful.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Keshimur also is a Province inhabited by a people who are Idolaters and have a language of their own.{1} They have an astonishing acquaintance with the devilries of enchantment; insomuch that they make their idols to speak.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading OF THE PROVINCE OF KESHIMUR.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Keshimur also is a Province inhabited by a people who are Idolaters and have a language of their own.{1} They have an astonishing acquaintance with the devilries of enchantment; insomuch that they make their idols to speak.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They can also by their sorceries bring on changes of weather and produce darkness, and do a number of things so extraordinary that no one without seeing them would believe them.{2} Indeed, this country is the very original source from which Idolatry has spread abroad.{3}

TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading Keshimur also is a Province inhabited by a people who are Idolaters and have a language of their own.{1} They have an astonishing acquaintance with the devilries of enchantment; insomuch that they make their idols to speak.

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading They can also by their sorceries bring on changes of weather and produce darkness, and do a number of things so extraordinary that no one without seeing them would believe them.{2} Indeed, this country is the very original source from which Idolatry has spread abroad.{3}

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading They can also by their sorceries bring on changes of weather and produce darkness, and do a number of things so extraordinary that no one without seeing them would believe them.{2} Indeed, this country is the very original source from which Idolatry has spread abroad.{3}

tillprepositionUS /tɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading In this direction you can proceed further till you come to the Sea of India.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Keshimur also is a Province inhabited by a people who are Idolaters and have a language of their own.{1} They have an astonishing acquaintance with the devilries of enchantment; insomuch that they make their idols to speak.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading They can also by their sorceries bring on changes of weather and produce darkness, and do a number of things so extraordinary that no one without seeing them would believe them.{2} Indeed, this country is the very original source from which Idolatry has spread abroad.{3}

weathernounUS /ˈweðər/

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading They can also by their sorceries bring on changes of weather and produce darkness, and do a number of things so extraordinary that no one without seeing them would believe them.{2} Indeed, this country is the very original source from which Idolatry has spread abroad.{3}

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading They can also by their sorceries bring on changes of weather and produce darkness, and do a number of things so extraordinary that no one without seeing them would believe them.{2} Indeed, this country is the very original source from which Idolatry has spread abroad.{3}

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Keshimur also is a Province inhabited by a people who are Idolaters and have a language of their own.{1} They have an astonishing acquaintance with the devilries of enchantment; insomuch that they make their idols to speak.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Keshimur also is a Province inhabited by a people who are Idolaters and have a language of their own.{1} They have an astonishing acquaintance with the devilries of enchantment; insomuch that they make their idols to speak.

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading They can also by their sorceries bring on changes of weather and produce darkness, and do a number of things so extraordinary that no one without seeing them would believe them.{2} Indeed, this country is the very original source from which Idolatry has spread abroad.{3}

womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The men are brown and lean, but the women, taking them as brunettes, are very beautiful.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

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

From this reading They can also by their sorceries bring on changes of weather and produce darkness, and do a number of things so extraordinary that no one without seeing them would believe them.{2} Indeed, this country is the very original source from which Idolatry has spread abroad.{3}

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading In this direction you can proceed further till you come to the Sea of India.

Chapter 49 of The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1 by Marco Polo holds 124 sentences, grouped into 25 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.

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Chapter 49 holds 124 sentences of The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1, unabridged, divided into 25 reading sections.

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