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King Solomon's Mines
King Solomon's Mines

Chapter X · Chapter 10

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CHAPTER X.

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CHAPTER X.
THE WITCH-HUNT
On reaching our hut I motioned to Infadoos to enter with us.
Now, Infadoos,” I said, we would speak with thee.”
Let my lords say on.”
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/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

King Solomon's Mines

Chapter X · Chapter 10

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Reading 1/116 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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CHAPTER X.
Line 2
THE WITCH-HUNT
Line 3
On reaching our hut I motioned to Infadoos to enter with us.
Line 4
Now, Infadoos,” I said, “we would speak with thee.”
Line 5
Let my lords say on.”
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CHAPTER

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From this reading CHAPTER X.

enter

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hut

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I

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Infadoos

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Let

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From this reading “Let my lords say on.”

lords

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motioned

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my

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Now

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From this reading “Now, Infadoos,” I said, “we would speak with thee.”

On

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our

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reaching

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said

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From this reading “Now, Infadoos,” I said, “we would speak with thee.”

say

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From this reading “Let my lords say on.”

speak

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THE

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From this reading THE WITCH-HUNT

thee

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to

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us

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we

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WITCH-HUNT

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with

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From this reading On reaching our hut I motioned to Infadoos to enter with us.

would

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From this reading “Now, Infadoos,” I said, “we would speak with thee.”

X

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From this reading CHAPTER X.

Chapter Quiz

Use these questions to verify literal comprehension before continuing to the next chapter.

What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of Chapter 10?

Which core linguistic virtue or character attribute is emphasized in this passage?

According to the text: "CHAPTER X....", what tone does the author establish?

Shadowing Practice

Repeat the selected source lines aloud to practice rhythm, stress, and clear US English pronunciation.

Narrator: CHAPTER X.
Narrator: “It seems,” I said to the others, “that we are going to assist at a