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Beasts, men and gods

Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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THE BOOKS OF MIRACLES Prince Djam Bolon asked a Maramba to show us the library of the Living Buddha.
It is a big room occupied by scores of writers who prepare the works dealing with the miracles of all the Living Buddhas, beginning with Undur Gheghen and ending with those of the Gheghens and Hutuktus of the different Mongol monasteries.
These books are afterwards distributed through all the Lama Monasteries, temples and schools of Bandi.
A Maramba read two selections: “.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Beasts, men and gods

Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

Chapter 31 of Beasts, men and gods is here in full — 41 sentences across 9 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE BOOKS OF MIRACLES Prince Djam Bolon asked a Maramba to show us the library of the Living Buddha.
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It is a big room occupied by scores of writers who prepare the works dealing with the miracles of all the Living Buddhas, beginning with Undur Gheghen and ending with those of the Gheghens and Hutuktus of the different Mongol monasteries.
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These books are afterwards distributed through all the Lama Monasteries, temples and schools of Bandi.
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A Maramba read two selections: “.
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Learner Dictionary

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

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

Buddha noun US /ˈbuːdə/

founder of Buddhism (c 563-483 BC)

From this reading “THE BOOKS OF MIRACLES Prince Djam Bolon asked a Maramba to show us the library of the Living Buddha.”

distributed adjective US /dɪˈstrɪbjətəd/

spread out or scattered about or divided up

From this reading “These books are afterwards distributed through all the Lama Monasteries, temples and schools of Bandi.”

Lama noun US /ˈlɑːmə/

a Tibetan or Mongolian priest of Lamaism

From this reading “These books are afterwards distributed through all the Lama Monasteries, temples and schools of Bandi.”

miracles noun US /ˈmɪrəkəlz/

plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading “THE BOOKS OF MIRACLES Prince Djam Bolon asked a Maramba to show us the library of the Living Buddha.”

monasteries noun US /ˈmɑːnəsteriz/

plural of “monastery” — the residence of a religious community

From this reading “It is a big room occupied by scores of writers who prepare the works dealing with the miracles of all the Living Buddhas, beginning with Undur Gheghen and ending with those of the Gheghens and Hutuktus of the different Mongol monasteries.”

Mongol noun US /ˈmɑːŋɡəl/

a member of the nomadic peoples of Mongolia

From this reading “It is a big room occupied by scores of writers who prepare the works dealing with the miracles of all the Living Buddhas, beginning with Undur Gheghen and ending with those of the Gheghens and Hutuktus of the different Mongol monasteries.”

scores noun US /skɔːrz/

a large number or amount

From this reading “It is a big room occupied by scores of writers who prepare the works dealing with the miracles of all the Living Buddhas, beginning with Undur Gheghen and ending with those of the Gheghens and Hutuktus of the different Mongol monasteries.”

selections noun US /səˈlekʃənz/

plural of “selection” — the act of choosing or selecting

From this reading “A Maramba read two selections: “.”

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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 BOOKS OF MIRACLES Prince Djam Bolon asked a Maramba to show us the library of the Living Buddha.

afterwardsadverbUS /ˈæftərwərdz/

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading These books are afterwards distributed through all the Lama Monasteries, temples and schools of Bandi.

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 It is a big room occupied by scores of writers who prepare the works dealing with the miracles of all the Living Buddhas, beginning with Undur Gheghen and ending with those of the Gheghens and Hutuktus of the different Mongol monasteries.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading It is a big room occupied by scores of writers who prepare the works dealing with the miracles of all the Living Buddhas, beginning with Undur Gheghen and ending with those of the Gheghens and Hutuktus of the different Mongol monasteries.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading These books are afterwards distributed through all the Lama Monasteries, temples and schools of Bandi.

askedverbUS /æskt/

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading THE BOOKS OF MIRACLES Prince Djam Bolon asked a Maramba to show us the library of the Living Buddha.

Bandi

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From this reading These books are afterwards distributed through all the Lama Monasteries, temples and schools of Bandi.

beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading It is a big room occupied by scores of writers who prepare the works dealing with the miracles of all the Living Buddhas, beginning with Undur Gheghen and ending with those of the Gheghens and Hutuktus of the different Mongol monasteries.

bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/

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

From this reading It is a big room occupied by scores of writers who prepare the works dealing with the miracles of all the Living Buddhas, beginning with Undur Gheghen and ending with those of the Gheghens and Hutuktus of the different Mongol monasteries.

Bolon

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From this reading THE BOOKS OF MIRACLES Prince Djam Bolon asked a Maramba to show us the library of the Living Buddha.

BOOKSnounUS /bʊks/

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading THE BOOKS OF MIRACLES Prince Djam Bolon asked a Maramba to show us the library of the Living Buddha.

BuddhanounUS /ˈbuːdə/

founder of Buddhism (c 563-483 BC)

From this reading THE BOOKS OF MIRACLES Prince Djam Bolon asked a Maramba to show us the library of the Living Buddha.

Buddhas

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

From this reading It is a big room occupied by scores of writers who prepare the works dealing with the miracles of all the Living Buddhas, beginning with Undur Gheghen and ending with those of the Gheghens and Hutuktus of the different Mongol monasteries.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is a big room occupied by scores of writers who prepare the works dealing with the miracles of all the Living Buddhas, beginning with Undur Gheghen and ending with those of the Gheghens and Hutuktus of the different Mongol monasteries.

dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/

method or manner of conduct in relation to others

From this reading It is a big room occupied by scores of writers who prepare the works dealing with the miracles of all the Living Buddhas, beginning with Undur Gheghen and ending with those of the Gheghens and Hutuktus of the different Mongol monasteries.

differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading It is a big room occupied by scores of writers who prepare the works dealing with the miracles of all the Living Buddhas, beginning with Undur Gheghen and ending with those of the Gheghens and Hutuktus of the different Mongol monasteries.

distributedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɪbjətəd/

spread out or scattered about or divided up

From this reading These books are afterwards distributed through all the Lama Monasteries, temples and schools of Bandi.

Djam

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From this reading THE BOOKS OF MIRACLES Prince Djam Bolon asked a Maramba to show us the library of the Living Buddha.

endingnounUS /ˈendɪŋ/

the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)

From this reading It is a big room occupied by scores of writers who prepare the works dealing with the miracles of all the Living Buddhas, beginning with Undur Gheghen and ending with those of the Gheghens and Hutuktus of the different Mongol monasteries.

Gheghen

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

From this reading It is a big room occupied by scores of writers who prepare the works dealing with the miracles of all the Living Buddhas, beginning with Undur Gheghen and ending with those of the Gheghens and Hutuktus of the different Mongol monasteries.

Gheghens

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

From this reading It is a big room occupied by scores of writers who prepare the works dealing with the miracles of all the Living Buddhas, beginning with Undur Gheghen and ending with those of the Gheghens and Hutuktus of the different Mongol monasteries.

Hutuktus

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

From this reading It is a big room occupied by scores of writers who prepare the works dealing with the miracles of all the Living Buddhas, beginning with Undur Gheghen and ending with those of the Gheghens and Hutuktus of the different Mongol monasteries.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading It is a big room occupied by scores of writers who prepare the works dealing with the miracles of all the Living Buddhas, beginning with Undur Gheghen and ending with those of the Gheghens and Hutuktus of the different Mongol monasteries.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is a big room occupied by scores of writers who prepare the works dealing with the miracles of all the Living Buddhas, beginning with Undur Gheghen and ending with those of the Gheghens and Hutuktus of the different Mongol monasteries.

LamanounUS /ˈlɑːmə/

a Tibetan or Mongolian priest of Lamaism

From this reading These books are afterwards distributed through all the Lama Monasteries, temples and schools of Bandi.

librarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/

a room where books are kept

From this reading THE BOOKS OF MIRACLES Prince Djam Bolon asked a Maramba to show us the library of the Living Buddha.

LivingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading THE BOOKS OF MIRACLES Prince Djam Bolon asked a Maramba to show us the library of the Living Buddha.

Maramba

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

From this reading THE BOOKS OF MIRACLES Prince Djam Bolon asked a Maramba to show us the library of the Living Buddha.

MIRACLESnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəlz/

plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading THE BOOKS OF MIRACLES Prince Djam Bolon asked a Maramba to show us the library of the Living Buddha.

monasteriesnounUS /ˈmɑːnəsteriz/

plural of “monastery” — the residence of a religious community

From this reading It is a big room occupied by scores of writers who prepare the works dealing with the miracles of all the Living Buddhas, beginning with Undur Gheghen and ending with those of the Gheghens and Hutuktus of the different Mongol monasteries.

MongolnounUS /ˈmɑːŋɡəl/

a member of the nomadic peoples of Mongolia

From this reading It is a big room occupied by scores of writers who prepare the works dealing with the miracles of all the Living Buddhas, beginning with Undur Gheghen and ending with those of the Gheghens and Hutuktus of the different Mongol monasteries.

occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/

held or filled or in use

From this reading It is a big room occupied by scores of writers who prepare the works dealing with the miracles of all the Living Buddhas, beginning with Undur Gheghen and ending with those of the Gheghens and Hutuktus of the different Mongol monasteries.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BOOKS OF MIRACLES Prince Djam Bolon asked a Maramba to show us the library of the Living Buddha.

prepareverbUS /priˈper/

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

From this reading It is a big room occupied by scores of writers who prepare the works dealing with the miracles of all the Living Buddhas, beginning with Undur Gheghen and ending with those of the Gheghens and Hutuktus of the different Mongol monasteries.

PrincenounUS /prɪns/

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading THE BOOKS OF MIRACLES Prince Djam Bolon asked a Maramba to show us the library of the Living Buddha.

readverbUS /red/

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading A Maramba read two selections: “.

roomnounUS /ruːm/

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading It is a big room occupied by scores of writers who prepare the works dealing with the miracles of all the Living Buddhas, beginning with Undur Gheghen and ending with those of the Gheghens and Hutuktus of the different Mongol monasteries.

schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading These books are afterwards distributed through all the Lama Monasteries, temples and schools of Bandi.

scoresnounUS /skɔːrz/

a large number or amount

From this reading It is a big room occupied by scores of writers who prepare the works dealing with the miracles of all the Living Buddhas, beginning with Undur Gheghen and ending with those of the Gheghens and Hutuktus of the different Mongol monasteries.

selectionsnounUS /səˈlekʃənz/

plural of “selection” — the act of choosing or selecting

From this reading A Maramba read two selections: “.

showverbUS /ʃoʊ/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading THE BOOKS OF MIRACLES Prince Djam Bolon asked a Maramba to show us the library of the Living Buddha.

templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/

plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading These books are afterwards distributed through all the Lama Monasteries, temples and schools of Bandi.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE BOOKS OF MIRACLES Prince Djam Bolon asked a Maramba to show us the library of the Living Buddha.

ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

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

From this reading These books are afterwards distributed through all the Lama Monasteries, temples and schools of Bandi.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It is a big room occupied by scores of writers who prepare the works dealing with the miracles of all the Living Buddhas, beginning with Undur Gheghen and ending with those of the Gheghens and Hutuktus of the different Mongol monasteries.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading These books are afterwards distributed through all the Lama Monasteries, temples and schools of Bandi.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE BOOKS OF MIRACLES Prince Djam Bolon asked a Maramba to show us the library of the Living Buddha.

twonounUS /tuː/

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

From this reading A Maramba read two selections: “.

Undur

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

From this reading It is a big room occupied by scores of writers who prepare the works dealing with the miracles of all the Living Buddhas, beginning with Undur Gheghen and ending with those of the Gheghens and Hutuktus of the different Mongol monasteries.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE BOOKS OF MIRACLES Prince Djam Bolon asked a Maramba to show us the library of the Living Buddha.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading It is a big room occupied by scores of writers who prepare the works dealing with the miracles of all the Living Buddhas, beginning with Undur Gheghen and ending with those of the Gheghens and Hutuktus of the different Mongol monasteries.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is a big room occupied by scores of writers who prepare the works dealing with the miracles of all the Living Buddhas, beginning with Undur Gheghen and ending with those of the Gheghens and Hutuktus of the different Mongol monasteries.

worksnounUS /wɜːrks/

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading It is a big room occupied by scores of writers who prepare the works dealing with the miracles of all the Living Buddhas, beginning with Undur Gheghen and ending with those of the Gheghens and Hutuktus of the different Mongol monasteries.

writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/

plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading It is a big room occupied by scores of writers who prepare the works dealing with the miracles of all the Living Buddhas, beginning with Undur Gheghen and ending with those of the Gheghens and Hutuktus of the different Mongol monasteries.

Chapter 31 of Beasts, men and gods by Ferdynand Antoni Ossendowski holds 41 sentences, grouped into 9 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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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