Glossary: A Day in 2889 of an American Journalist
by Jules Verne | 10th English Supplementary Story (Unit 5)
Key Terms and Definitions
- phonotelephote(n)
- A means of transmitting and receiving both voice and picture for a personal conversation
- Champs-Elysees(n)
- a prestigious avenue in Paris, famous for the Cafes, cinemas and shops
- phototelegrams (n)
- A telegraphic transmission including images
- jovians(n)
- inhabitants of planet Jupiter
- inhabitants(n)
- a person or animal that lives in or occupies a place.
- Centropolis (n)
- (in this story) the new name of New York in 2889
- valet(n)
- a man's personal male attendant, who is responsible for his clothes and appearance