Chapter 3 of Dorian is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter III
Chapter 3 of Dorian is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"I couldn't do much by way of the eats," said Dorian, "so my present is this." "'Drummond's Natural Law in the Spiritual World'" read Uncle Zed. "Why, Dorian, this is fine of you. How could you guess my wishes so nicely. For a long time, this is just the book I have wanted."
Chapter 3 of Dorian is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a member of one of four linguistic divisions of the prehistoric Greeks
From this reading “"I couldn't do much by way of the eats," said Dorian, "so my present is this."”
informal terms for a meal
From this reading “"I couldn't do much by way of the eats," said Dorian, "so my present is this."”
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “How could you guess my wishes so nicely.”
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading “"'Drummond's Natural Law in the Spiritual World'" read Uncle Zed.”
in a nice way
From this reading “How could you guess my wishes so nicely.”
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading “"'Drummond's Natural Law in the Spiritual World'" read Uncle Zed.”
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading “How could you guess my wishes so nicely.”
the 26th letter of the Roman alphabet
From this reading “"'Drummond's Natural Law in the Spiritual World'" read Uncle Zed.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a long time, this is just the book I have wanted."
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading For a long time, this is just the book I have wanted."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I couldn't do much by way of the eats," said Dorian, "so my present is this."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading How could you guess my wishes so nicely.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I couldn't do much by way of the eats," said Dorian, "so my present is this."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I couldn't do much by way of the eats," said Dorian, "so my present is this."
a member of one of four linguistic divisions of the prehistoric Greeks
From this reading "I couldn't do much by way of the eats," said Dorian, "so my present is this."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'Drummond's Natural Law in the Spiritual World'" read Uncle Zed.
informal terms for a meal
From this reading "I couldn't do much by way of the eats," said Dorian, "so my present is this."
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "Why, Dorian, this is fine of you.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a long time, this is just the book I have wanted."
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading How could you guess my wishes so nicely.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For a long time, this is just the book I have wanted."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How could you guess my wishes so nicely.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I couldn't do much by way of the eats," said Dorian, "so my present is this."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "'Drummond's Natural Law in the Spiritual World'" read Uncle Zed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I couldn't do much by way of the eats," said Dorian, "so my present is this."
and nothing more
From this reading For a long time, this is just the book I have wanted."
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading "'Drummond's Natural Law in the Spiritual World'" read Uncle Zed.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading For a long time, this is just the book I have wanted."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I couldn't do much by way of the eats," said Dorian, "so my present is this."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I couldn't do much by way of the eats," said Dorian, "so my present is this."
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading "'Drummond's Natural Law in the Spiritual World'" read Uncle Zed.
in a nice way
From this reading How could you guess my wishes so nicely.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I couldn't do much by way of the eats," said Dorian, "so my present is this."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "I couldn't do much by way of the eats," said Dorian, "so my present is this."
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "'Drummond's Natural Law in the Spiritual World'" read Uncle Zed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I couldn't do much by way of the eats," said Dorian, "so my present is this."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I couldn't do much by way of the eats," said Dorian, "so my present is this."
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading "'Drummond's Natural Law in the Spiritual World'" read Uncle Zed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I couldn't do much by way of the eats," said Dorian, "so my present is this."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I couldn't do much by way of the eats," said Dorian, "so my present is this."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For a long time, this is just the book I have wanted."
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "'Drummond's Natural Law in the Spiritual World'" read Uncle Zed.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading For a long time, this is just the book I have wanted."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I couldn't do much by way of the eats," said Dorian, "so my present is this."
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, Dorian, this is fine of you.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading How could you guess my wishes so nicely.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "'Drummond's Natural Law in the Spiritual World'" read Uncle Zed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why, Dorian, this is fine of you.
the 26th letter of the Roman alphabet
From this reading "'Drummond's Natural Law in the Spiritual World'" read Uncle Zed.
Chapter 3 of Dorian by Nephi Anderson holds 411 sentences, grouped into 83 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, 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.
Chapter 3 holds 411 sentences of Dorian, unabridged, divided into 83 reading sections.
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