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The Waif of the "Cynthia"
The Waif of the "Cynthia"

Chapter II · Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of The Waif of the "Cynthia" is here in full — 233 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Jules Verne • Curated US English Learning Edition
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THE HOME OF A FISHERMAN IN NOROE.
The house of Mr. Hersebom was, like all others in Noroe, covered by a turf roof, and built of enormous timbers of fir-trees, in the Scandinavian fashion.
The two large rooms were separated by a hall in the center, which led to the boat-house where the canoes were kept.
Here were also to be seen the fishing-tackle and the codfish, which they dry and sell.
These two rooms were used both as living-rooms and bedrooms.
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The Waif of the "Cynthia"

Chapter II · Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of The Waif of the "Cynthia" is here in full — 233 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/46 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE HOME OF A FISHERMAN IN NOROE.
Line 2
The house of Mr. Hersebom was, like all others in Noroe, covered by a turf roof, and built of enormous timbers of fir-trees, in the Scandinavian fashion.
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The two large rooms were separated by a hall in the center, which led to the boat-house where the canoes were kept.
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Here were also to be seen the fishing-tackle and the codfish, which they dry and sell.
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These two rooms were used both as living-rooms and bedrooms.

Learner Dictionary

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bedrooms noun US /ˈbedruːmz/

plural of “bedroom” — a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading “These two rooms were used both as living-rooms and bedrooms.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
canoes noun US /kəˈnuːz/

plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading “The two large rooms were separated by a hall in the center, which led to the boat-house where the canoes were kept.”

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center noun US /ˈsɛn.tər/

The middle point or core of an area.

From this reading “The two large rooms were separated by a hall in the center, which led to the boat-house where the canoes were kept.”

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fisherman noun US /ˈfɪʃərmæn/

someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading “THE HOME OF A FISHERMAN IN NOROE.”

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Scandinavian adjective US /ˌskændɪˈneɪviən/

of or relating to Scandinavia or its peoples or cultures

From this reading “The house of Mr. Hersebom was, like all others in Noroe, covered by a turf roof, and built of enormous timbers of fir-trees, in the Scandinavian fashion.”

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separated adjective US /ˈsepəreɪtɪd/

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading “The two large rooms were separated by a hall in the center, which led to the boat-house where the canoes were kept.”

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timbers noun US /ˈtɪmbərz/

plural of “timber” — the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading “The house of Mr. Hersebom was, like all others in Noroe, covered by a turf roof, and built of enormous timbers of fir-trees, in the Scandinavian fashion.”

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turf noun US /tɜːrf/

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

From this reading “The house of Mr. Hersebom was, like all others in Noroe, covered by a turf roof, and built of enormous timbers of fir-trees, in the Scandinavian fashion.”

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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 THE HOME OF A FISHERMAN IN NOROE.

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alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The house of Mr. Hersebom was, like all others in Noroe, covered by a turf roof, and built of enormous timbers of fir-trees, in the Scandinavian fashion.

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alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading Here were also to be seen the fishing-tackle and the codfish, which they dry and sell.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The house of Mr. Hersebom was, like all others in Noroe, covered by a turf roof, and built of enormous timbers of fir-trees, in the Scandinavian fashion.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading These two rooms were used both as living-rooms and bedrooms.

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beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading Here were also to be seen the fishing-tackle and the codfish, which they dry and sell.

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bedroomsnounUS /ˈbedruːmz/

plural of “bedroom” — a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading These two rooms were used both as living-rooms and bedrooms.

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boat-house

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From this reading The two large rooms were separated by a hall in the center, which led to the boat-house where the canoes were kept.

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bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading These two rooms were used both as living-rooms and bedrooms.

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builtadjectiveUS /bɪlt/

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading The house of Mr. Hersebom was, like all others in Noroe, covered by a turf roof, and built of enormous timbers of fir-trees, in the Scandinavian fashion.

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The house of Mr. Hersebom was, like all others in Noroe, covered by a turf roof, and built of enormous timbers of fir-trees, in the Scandinavian fashion.

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canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/

plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading The two large rooms were separated by a hall in the center, which led to the boat-house where the canoes were kept.

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centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/

The middle point or core of an area.

From this reading The two large rooms were separated by a hall in the center, which led to the boat-house where the canoes were kept.

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codfishnoun

lean white flesh of important North Atlantic food fish; usually baked or poached

From this reading Here were also to be seen the fishing-tackle and the codfish, which they dry and sell.

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coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The house of Mr. Hersebom was, like all others in Noroe, covered by a turf roof, and built of enormous timbers of fir-trees, in the Scandinavian fashion.

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dryadjectiveUS /draɪ/

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading Here were also to be seen the fishing-tackle and the codfish, which they dry and sell.

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enormousadjectiveUS /ɪˈnɔːrməs/

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading The house of Mr. Hersebom was, like all others in Noroe, covered by a turf roof, and built of enormous timbers of fir-trees, in the Scandinavian fashion.

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fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The house of Mr. Hersebom was, like all others in Noroe, covered by a turf roof, and built of enormous timbers of fir-trees, in the Scandinavian fashion.

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fir-trees

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From this reading The house of Mr. Hersebom was, like all others in Noroe, covered by a turf roof, and built of enormous timbers of fir-trees, in the Scandinavian fashion.

Pending verification
FISHERMANnounUS /ˈfɪʃərmæn/

someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading THE HOME OF A FISHERMAN IN NOROE.

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fishing-tackle

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From this reading Here were also to be seen the fishing-tackle and the codfish, which they dry and sell.

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hallnounUS /hɔːl/

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The two large rooms were separated by a hall in the center, which led to the boat-house where the canoes were kept.

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HereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here were also to be seen the fishing-tackle and the codfish, which they dry and sell.

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Hersebom

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From this reading The house of Mr. Hersebom was, like all others in Noroe, covered by a turf roof, and built of enormous timbers of fir-trees, in the Scandinavian fashion.

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HOMEnounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE HOME OF A FISHERMAN IN NOROE.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
housenounUS /haʊs/

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

From this reading The house of Mr. Hersebom was, like all others in Noroe, covered by a turf roof, and built of enormous timbers of fir-trees, in the Scandinavian fashion.

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INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading THE HOME OF A FISHERMAN IN NOROE.

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keptadjectiveUS /kept/

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The two large rooms were separated by a hall in the center, which led to the boat-house where the canoes were kept.

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largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The two large rooms were separated by a hall in the center, which led to the boat-house where the canoes were kept.

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lednounUS /led/

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading The two large rooms were separated by a hall in the center, which led to the boat-house where the canoes were kept.

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likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The house of Mr. Hersebom was, like all others in Noroe, covered by a turf roof, and built of enormous timbers of fir-trees, in the Scandinavian fashion.

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living-rooms

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

From this reading These two rooms were used both as living-rooms and bedrooms.

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MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading The house of Mr. Hersebom was, like all others in Noroe, covered by a turf roof, and built of enormous timbers of fir-trees, in the Scandinavian fashion.

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NOROE

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From this reading THE HOME OF A FISHERMAN IN NOROE.

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OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HOME OF A FISHERMAN IN NOROE.

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others

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

From this reading The house of Mr. Hersebom was, like all others in Noroe, covered by a turf roof, and built of enormous timbers of fir-trees, in the Scandinavian fashion.

Pending verification
roofnounUS /ruːf/

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading The house of Mr. Hersebom was, like all others in Noroe, covered by a turf roof, and built of enormous timbers of fir-trees, in the Scandinavian fashion.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/

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

From this reading The two large rooms were separated by a hall in the center, which led to the boat-house where the canoes were kept.

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ScandinavianadjectiveUS /ˌskændɪˈneɪviən/

of or relating to Scandinavia or its peoples or cultures

From this reading The house of Mr. Hersebom was, like all others in Noroe, covered by a turf roof, and built of enormous timbers of fir-trees, in the Scandinavian fashion.

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seenverbUS /siːn/

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Here were also to be seen the fishing-tackle and the codfish, which they dry and sell.

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sellverbUS /sel/

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading Here were also to be seen the fishing-tackle and the codfish, which they dry and sell.

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separatedadjectiveUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪd/

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading The two large rooms were separated by a hall in the center, which led to the boat-house where the canoes were kept.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE HOME OF A FISHERMAN IN NOROE.

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ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These two rooms were used both as living-rooms and bedrooms.

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theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading Here were also to be seen the fishing-tackle and the codfish, which they dry and sell.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
timbersnounUS /ˈtɪmbərz/

plural of “timber” — the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading The house of Mr. Hersebom was, like all others in Noroe, covered by a turf roof, and built of enormous timbers of fir-trees, in the Scandinavian fashion.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The two large rooms were separated by a hall in the center, which led to the boat-house where the canoes were kept.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
turfnounUS /tɜːrf/

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

From this reading The house of Mr. Hersebom was, like all others in Noroe, covered by a turf roof, and built of enormous timbers of fir-trees, in the Scandinavian fashion.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
twonounUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The two large rooms were separated by a hall in the center, which led to the boat-house where the canoes were kept.

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usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading These two rooms were used both as living-rooms and bedrooms.

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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 The house of Mr. Hersebom was, like all others in Noroe, covered by a turf roof, and built of enormous timbers of fir-trees, in the Scandinavian fashion.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading The two large rooms were separated by a hall in the center, which led to the boat-house where the canoes were kept.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading The two large rooms were separated by a hall in the center, which led to the boat-house where the canoes were kept.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading The two large rooms were separated by a hall in the center, which led to the boat-house where the canoes were kept.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Chapter 2 of The Waif of the "Cynthia" by Jules Verne holds 233 sentences, grouped into 47 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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