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Winning the Wilderness

Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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THE FARTHER WILDERNESS And beyond the baths of sunset found new worlds.
--London.
Dr. Carey and Thaine Aydelot sat watching the play of a fountain in a moonlit garden of tropical loveliness.
In the Manila hospital Thaine had gone far down the Valley of the Shadow of Death before he reached a turning point.
But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.
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Winning the Wilderness

Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

Chapter 23 of Winning the Wilderness is here in full — 274 sentences across 55 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/54 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE FARTHER WILDERNESS And beyond the baths of sunset found new worlds.
/ðə ˈfɑːrðər ˈwɪldərnəs ənd bɪˈɑːnd ðə bæθs ʌv ˈsʌnset faʊnd nuː wɜːrldz/
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--London.
/ˈlʌndən/
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Dr. Carey and Thaine Aydelot sat watching the play of a fountain in a moonlit garden of tropical loveliness.
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In the Manila hospital Thaine had gone far down the Valley of the Shadow of Death before he reached a turning point.
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But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.

Learner Dictionary

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baths noun US /bæθs/

plural of “bath” — a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading “THE FARTHER WILDERNESS And beyond the baths of sunset found new worlds.”

Manila noun US /məˈnɪlə/

a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp

From this reading “In the Manila hospital Thaine had gone far down the Valley of the Shadow of Death before he reached a turning point.”

moonlit adjective US /ˈmuːnlɪt/

lighted by moonlight

From this reading “Dr. Carey and Thaine Aydelot sat watching the play of a fountain in a moonlit garden of tropical loveliness.”

prevailed verb US /prɪˈveɪld/

past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading “But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.”

seasoned adjective US /ˈsiːzənd/

aged or processed

From this reading “But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.”

tropical adjective US /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/

relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)

From this reading “Dr. Carey and Thaine Aydelot sat watching the play of a fountain in a moonlit garden of tropical loveliness.”

watchful adjective US /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading “But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.”

worlds noun US /wɜːrldz/

plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading “THE FARTHER WILDERNESS And beyond the baths of sunset found new worlds.”

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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 Dr. Carey and Thaine Aydelot sat watching the play of a fountain in a moonlit garden of tropical loveliness.

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 But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.

AndconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THE FARTHER WILDERNESS And beyond the baths of sunset found new worlds.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.

Aydelot

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

From this reading Dr. Carey and Thaine Aydelot sat watching the play of a fountain in a moonlit garden of tropical loveliness.

backadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.

bathsnounUS /bæθs/

plural of “bath” — a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading THE FARTHER WILDERNESS And beyond the baths of sunset found new worlds.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In the Manila hospital Thaine had gone far down the Valley of the Shadow of Death before he reached a turning point.

beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/

on the far side of; further than

From this reading THE FARTHER WILDERNESS And beyond the baths of sunset found new worlds.

blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/

the formal act of approving

From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.

bloodnounUS /blʌd/

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.

campnounUS /kæmp/

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.

carenounUS /ker/

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.

Carey

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

From this reading Dr. Carey and Thaine Aydelot sat watching the play of a fountain in a moonlit garden of tropical loveliness.

constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/

law determining the fundamental political principles of a government

From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.

DeathnounUS /deθ/

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading In the Manila hospital Thaine had gone far down the Valley of the Shadow of Death before he reached a turning point.

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading In the Manila hospital Thaine had gone far down the Valley of the Shadow of Death before he reached a turning point.

Dr

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

From this reading Dr. Carey and Thaine Aydelot sat watching the play of a fountain in a moonlit garden of tropical loveliness.

faradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading In the Manila hospital Thaine had gone far down the Valley of the Shadow of Death before he reached a turning point.

FARTHERadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːrðər/

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading THE FARTHER WILDERNESS And beyond the baths of sunset found new worlds.

fieldnounUS /fiːld/

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading THE FARTHER WILDERNESS And beyond the baths of sunset found new worlds.

fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/

a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

From this reading Dr. Carey and Thaine Aydelot sat watching the play of a fountain in a moonlit garden of tropical loveliness.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.

gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Dr. Carey and Thaine Aydelot sat watching the play of a fountain in a moonlit garden of tropical loveliness.

goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/

destroyed or killed

From this reading In the Manila hospital Thaine had gone far down the Valley of the Shadow of Death before he reached a turning point.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

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

From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.

GreatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading In the Manila hospital Thaine had gone far down the Valley of the Shadow of Death before he reached a turning point.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading In the Manila hospital Thaine had gone far down the Valley of the Shadow of Death before he reached a turning point.

healthnounUS /helθ/

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.

hospitalnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəl/

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading In the Manila hospital Thaine had gone far down the Valley of the Shadow of Death before he reached a turning point.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Dr. Carey and Thaine Aydelot sat watching the play of a fountain in a moonlit garden of tropical loveliness.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.

LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading --London.

lovelinessnoun

the quality of being good looking and attractive

From this reading Dr. Carey and Thaine Aydelot sat watching the play of a fountain in a moonlit garden of tropical loveliness.

ManilanounUS /məˈnɪlə/

a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp

From this reading In the Manila hospital Thaine had gone far down the Valley of the Shadow of Death before he reached a turning point.

moonlitadjectiveUS /ˈmuːnlɪt/

lighted by moonlight

From this reading Dr. Carey and Thaine Aydelot sat watching the play of a fountain in a moonlit garden of tropical loveliness.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE FARTHER WILDERNESS And beyond the baths of sunset found new worlds.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FARTHER WILDERNESS And beyond the baths of sunset found new worlds.

physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.

playverbUS /pleɪ/

participate in games or sport

From this reading Dr. Carey and Thaine Aydelot sat watching the play of a fountain in a moonlit garden of tropical loveliness.

pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading In the Manila hospital Thaine had gone far down the Valley of the Shadow of Death before he reached a turning point.

prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/

past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.

reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading In the Manila hospital Thaine had gone far down the Valley of the Shadow of Death before he reached a turning point.

satnounUS /sæt/

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Dr. Carey and Thaine Aydelot sat watching the play of a fountain in a moonlit garden of tropical loveliness.

seasonedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːzənd/

aged or processed

From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.

ShadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading In the Manila hospital Thaine had gone far down the Valley of the Shadow of Death before he reached a turning point.

strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.

sturdilyadverb

in a sturdy manner

From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.

sunsetnounUS /ˈsʌnset/

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading THE FARTHER WILDERNESS And beyond the baths of sunset found new worlds.

Thaine

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

From this reading Dr. Carey and Thaine Aydelot sat watching the play of a fountain in a moonlit garden of tropical loveliness.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE FARTHER WILDERNESS And beyond the baths of sunset found new worlds.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.

tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/

relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)

From this reading Dr. Carey and Thaine Aydelot sat watching the play of a fountain in a moonlit garden of tropical loveliness.

turningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading In the Manila hospital Thaine had gone far down the Valley of the Shadow of Death before he reached a turning point.

ValleynounUS /ˈvæli/

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading In the Manila hospital Thaine had gone far down the Valley of the Shadow of Death before he reached a turning point.

watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.

watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Dr. Carey and Thaine Aydelot sat watching the play of a fountain in a moonlit garden of tropical loveliness.

whompronounUS /huːm/

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.

WILDERNESSnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading THE FARTHER WILDERNESS And beyond the baths of sunset found new worlds.

worldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/

plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading THE FARTHER WILDERNESS And beyond the baths of sunset found new worlds.

youthnounUS /juːθ/

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.

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