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Up the Mazaruni for Diamonds

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Up the Mazaruni for Diamonds is here in full — 82 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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See https:// His diamond hunting is instructive as well as interesting.
He has brought back from the field information which will help others who intend to traverse similar trails.
Though younger than most explorers he has carefully endeavored to prepare himself for the field by study and travel.
He believes in the theory of hard work and preparedness, the essentials of the successful explorer.
In these days when there is so much endeavor which seems to be for the acclaim of the crowds and the deification of self, it is refreshing to meet one who seems to be in it for the love of the work and the good which he may open up for others in the field of exploration.
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Up the Mazaruni for Diamonds

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Up the Mazaruni for Diamonds is here in full — 82 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/16 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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See https:// His diamond hunting is instructive as well as interesting.
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He has brought back from the field information which will help others who intend to traverse similar trails.
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Though younger than most explorers he has carefully endeavored to prepare himself for the field by study and travel.
/ðoʊ ˈjʌŋɡər ðæn moʊst ɪkˈsplɔːrərz hiː hæz ˈkerfəli ɪnˈdevərd tuː priˈper hɪmˈself fɔːr ðə fiːld baɪ ˈstʌdi ənd ˈtrævəl/
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He believes in the theory of hard work and preparedness, the essentials of the successful explorer.
/hiː bɪˈliːvz ɪn ðə ˈθɪri ʌv hɑːrd wɜːrk ənd priˈperədnəs ðə eˈsenʃəlz ʌv ðə səkˈsesfəl ɪkˈsplɔːrər/
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In these days when there is so much endeavor which seems to be for the acclaim of the crowds and the deification of self, it is refreshing to meet one who seems to be in it for the love of the work and the good which he may open up for others in the field of exploration.

Learner Dictionary

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

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acclaim verb US /əˈkleɪm/

praise vociferously

From this reading “In these days when there is so much endeavor which seems to be for the acclaim of the crowds and the deification of self, it is refreshing to meet one who seems to be in it for the love of the work and the good which he may open up for others in the field of exploration.”

deification noun US /ˌdiːəfəˈkeɪʃən/

the condition of being treated like a god

From this reading “In these days when there is so much endeavor which seems to be for the acclaim of the crowds and the deification of self, it is refreshing to meet one who seems to be in it for the love of the work and the good which he may open up for others in the field of exploration.”

essentials noun US /eˈsenʃəlz/

plural of “essential” — anything indispensable

From this reading “He believes in the theory of hard work and preparedness, the essentials of the successful explorer.”

exploration noun US /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/

to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading “In these days when there is so much endeavor which seems to be for the acclaim of the crowds and the deification of self, it is refreshing to meet one who seems to be in it for the love of the work and the good which he may open up for others in the field of exploration.”

explorer noun US /ɪkˈsplɔːrər/

someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)

From this reading “He believes in the theory of hard work and preparedness, the essentials of the successful explorer.”

explorers noun US /ɪkˈsplɔːrərz/

plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)

From this reading “Though younger than most explorers he has carefully endeavored to prepare himself for the field by study and travel.”

instructive adjective US /ˌɪnˈstrʌktɪv/

serving to instruct or enlighten or inform

From this reading “See https:// His diamond hunting is instructive as well as interesting.”

preparedness noun US /priˈperədnəs/

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading “He believes in the theory of hard work and preparedness, the essentials of the successful explorer.”

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brought back verb + particle counted as “bring back”

bring back to the point of departure

In this reading “He has brought back from the field information which will help others who intend to traverse similar trails.”

in the field preposition + article + noun counted as “in … field”

In this reading “In these days when there is so much endeavor which seems to be for the acclaim of the crowds and the deification of self, it is refreshing to meet one who seems to be in it for the love of the work and the good which he may open up for others in the field of exploration.”

from the field preposition + article + noun counted as “from … field”

In this reading “He has brought back from the field information which will help others who intend to traverse similar trails.”

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acclaimverbUS /əˈkleɪm/

praise vociferously

From this reading In these days when there is so much endeavor which seems to be for the acclaim of the crowds and the deification of self, it is refreshing to meet one who seems to be in it for the love of the work and the good which he may open up for others in the field of exploration.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Though younger than most explorers he has carefully endeavored to prepare himself for the field by study and travel.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading See https:// His diamond hunting is instructive as well as interesting.

backadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He has brought back from the field information which will help others who intend to traverse similar trails.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading In these days when there is so much endeavor which seems to be for the acclaim of the crowds and the deification of self, it is refreshing to meet one who seems to be in it for the love of the work and the good which he may open up for others in the field of exploration.

believesverbUS /bɪˈliːvz/

third-person singular of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading He believes in the theory of hard work and preparedness, the essentials of the successful explorer.

broughtverbUS /brɔːt/

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He has brought back from the field information which will help others who intend to traverse similar trails.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Though younger than most explorers he has carefully endeavored to prepare himself for the field by study and travel.

carefullyadverbUS /ˈkerfəli/

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Though younger than most explorers he has carefully endeavored to prepare himself for the field by study and travel.

crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/

plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together

From this reading In these days when there is so much endeavor which seems to be for the acclaim of the crowds and the deification of self, it is refreshing to meet one who seems to be in it for the love of the work and the good which he may open up for others in the field of exploration.

daysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In these days when there is so much endeavor which seems to be for the acclaim of the crowds and the deification of self, it is refreshing to meet one who seems to be in it for the love of the work and the good which he may open up for others in the field of exploration.

deificationnounUS /ˌdiːəfəˈkeɪʃən/

the condition of being treated like a god

From this reading In these days when there is so much endeavor which seems to be for the acclaim of the crowds and the deification of self, it is refreshing to meet one who seems to be in it for the love of the work and the good which he may open up for others in the field of exploration.

diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading See https:// His diamond hunting is instructive as well as interesting.

endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading In these days when there is so much endeavor which seems to be for the acclaim of the crowds and the deification of self, it is refreshing to meet one who seems to be in it for the love of the work and the good which he may open up for others in the field of exploration.

endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/

past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading Though younger than most explorers he has carefully endeavored to prepare himself for the field by study and travel.

essentialsnounUS /eˈsenʃəlz/

plural of “essential” — anything indispensable

From this reading He believes in the theory of hard work and preparedness, the essentials of the successful explorer.

explorationnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/

to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading In these days when there is so much endeavor which seems to be for the acclaim of the crowds and the deification of self, it is refreshing to meet one who seems to be in it for the love of the work and the good which he may open up for others in the field of exploration.

explorernounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrər/

someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)

From this reading He believes in the theory of hard work and preparedness, the essentials of the successful explorer.

explorersnounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrərz/

plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)

From this reading Though younger than most explorers he has carefully endeavored to prepare himself for the field by study and travel.

fieldnounUS /fiːld/

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading He has brought back from the field information which will help others who intend to traverse similar trails.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Though younger than most explorers he has carefully endeavored to prepare himself for the field by study and travel.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He has brought back from the field information which will help others who intend to traverse similar trails.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading In these days when there is so much endeavor which seems to be for the acclaim of the crowds and the deification of self, it is refreshing to meet one who seems to be in it for the love of the work and the good which he may open up for others in the field of exploration.

hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading He believes in the theory of hard work and preparedness, the essentials of the successful explorer.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading He has brought back from the field information which will help others who intend to traverse similar trails.

HepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He has brought back from the field information which will help others who intend to traverse similar trails.

helpverbUS /help/

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading He has brought back from the field information which will help others who intend to traverse similar trails.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Though younger than most explorers he has carefully endeavored to prepare himself for the field by study and travel.

HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading See https:// His diamond hunting is instructive as well as interesting.

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From this reading See https:// His diamond hunting is instructive as well as interesting.

huntingnounUS /ˈhʌntɪŋ/

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading See https:// His diamond hunting is instructive as well as interesting.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading He believes in the theory of hard work and preparedness, the essentials of the successful explorer.

informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/

a message received and understood

From this reading He has brought back from the field information which will help others who intend to traverse similar trails.

instructiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktɪv/

serving to instruct or enlighten or inform

From this reading See https:// His diamond hunting is instructive as well as interesting.

intendverbUS /ˌɪnˈtend/

have in mind as a purpose

From this reading He has brought back from the field information which will help others who intend to traverse similar trails.

interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading See https:// His diamond hunting is instructive as well as interesting.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading See https:// His diamond hunting is instructive as well as interesting.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In these days when there is so much endeavor which seems to be for the acclaim of the crowds and the deification of self, it is refreshing to meet one who seems to be in it for the love of the work and the good which he may open up for others in the field of exploration.

lovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading In these days when there is so much endeavor which seems to be for the acclaim of the crowds and the deification of self, it is refreshing to meet one who seems to be in it for the love of the work and the good which he may open up for others in the field of exploration.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading In these days when there is so much endeavor which seems to be for the acclaim of the crowds and the deification of self, it is refreshing to meet one who seems to be in it for the love of the work and the good which he may open up for others in the field of exploration.

meetverbUS /miːt/

come together

From this reading In these days when there is so much endeavor which seems to be for the acclaim of the crowds and the deification of self, it is refreshing to meet one who seems to be in it for the love of the work and the good which he may open up for others in the field of exploration.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading Though younger than most explorers he has carefully endeavored to prepare himself for the field by study and travel.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In these days when there is so much endeavor which seems to be for the acclaim of the crowds and the deification of self, it is refreshing to meet one who seems to be in it for the love of the work and the good which he may open up for others in the field of exploration.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He believes in the theory of hard work and preparedness, the essentials of the successful explorer.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In these days when there is so much endeavor which seems to be for the acclaim of the crowds and the deification of self, it is refreshing to meet one who seems to be in it for the love of the work and the good which he may open up for others in the field of exploration.

openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/

To move from a closed position.

From this reading In these days when there is so much endeavor which seems to be for the acclaim of the crowds and the deification of self, it is refreshing to meet one who seems to be in it for the love of the work and the good which he may open up for others in the field of exploration.

others

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

From this reading He has brought back from the field information which will help others who intend to traverse similar trails.

prepareverbUS /priˈper/

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading Though younger than most explorers he has carefully endeavored to prepare himself for the field by study and travel.

preparednessnounUS /priˈperədnəs/

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading He believes in the theory of hard work and preparedness, the essentials of the successful explorer.

refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/

imparting vitality and energy

From this reading In these days when there is so much endeavor which seems to be for the acclaim of the crowds and the deification of self, it is refreshing to meet one who seems to be in it for the love of the work and the good which he may open up for others in the field of exploration.

SeeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading See https:// His diamond hunting is instructive as well as interesting.

seemsverbUS /siːmz/

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading In these days when there is so much endeavor which seems to be for the acclaim of the crowds and the deification of self, it is refreshing to meet one who seems to be in it for the love of the work and the good which he may open up for others in the field of exploration.

selfnounUS /self/

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading In these days when there is so much endeavor which seems to be for the acclaim of the crowds and the deification of self, it is refreshing to meet one who seems to be in it for the love of the work and the good which he may open up for others in the field of exploration.

similaradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmələr/

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading He has brought back from the field information which will help others who intend to traverse similar trails.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In these days when there is so much endeavor which seems to be for the acclaim of the crowds and the deification of self, it is refreshing to meet one who seems to be in it for the love of the work and the good which he may open up for others in the field of exploration.

studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Though younger than most explorers he has carefully endeavored to prepare himself for the field by study and travel.

successfuladjectiveUS /səkˈsesfəl/

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading He believes in the theory of hard work and preparedness, the essentials of the successful explorer.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Though younger than most explorers he has carefully endeavored to prepare himself for the field by study and travel.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading He has brought back from the field information which will help others who intend to traverse similar trails.

theorynounUS /ˈθɪri/

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading He believes in the theory of hard work and preparedness, the essentials of the successful explorer.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading In these days when there is so much endeavor which seems to be for the acclaim of the crowds and the deification of self, it is refreshing to meet one who seems to be in it for the love of the work and the good which he may open up for others in the field of exploration.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

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

From this reading In these days when there is so much endeavor which seems to be for the acclaim of the crowds and the deification of self, it is refreshing to meet one who seems to be in it for the love of the work and the good which he may open up for others in the field of exploration.

ThoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though younger than most explorers he has carefully endeavored to prepare himself for the field by study and travel.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading He has brought back from the field information which will help others who intend to traverse similar trails.

trailsnounUS /treɪlz/

plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading He has brought back from the field information which will help others who intend to traverse similar trails.

travelverbUS /ˈtrævəl/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Though younger than most explorers he has carefully endeavored to prepare himself for the field by study and travel.

traverseverbUS /ˈtrævərs/

travel across or pass over

From this reading He has brought back from the field information which will help others who intend to traverse similar trails.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading In these days when there is so much endeavor which seems to be for the acclaim of the crowds and the deification of self, it is refreshing to meet one who seems to be in it for the love of the work and the good which he may open up for others in the field of exploration.

welladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading See https:// His diamond hunting is instructive as well as interesting.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading In these days when there is so much endeavor which seems to be for the acclaim of the crowds and the deification of self, it is refreshing to meet one who seems to be in it for the love of the work and the good which he may open up for others in the field of exploration.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading He has brought back from the field information which will help others who intend to traverse similar trails.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading He has brought back from the field information which will help others who intend to traverse similar trails.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading He has brought back from the field information which will help others who intend to traverse similar trails.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He believes in the theory of hard work and preparedness, the essentials of the successful explorer.

youngeradjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡər/

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading Though younger than most explorers he has carefully endeavored to prepare himself for the field by study and travel.

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Diamond
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