Chapter 6 of In Search of El Dorado is here in full — 423 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 6 of In Search of El Dorado is here in full — 423 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The "old golden image" looked a trifle nonplussed for a moment, but presently repeated his last performance; upon which Earle remarked: "Of course, I knew I wasn't mistaken. You sir," pointing, "are named Adoni--" The officer nodded. "And I," he continued pointing to himself, "am named Earle--_Earle_. You get that?"
Chapter 6 of In Search of El Dorado is here in full — 423 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/84 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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an iconic mental representation
From this reading “The "old golden image" looked a trifle nonplussed for a moment, but presently repeated his last performance; upon which Earle remarked:”
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading “"Of course, I knew I wasn't mistaken.”
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “You sir," pointing, "are named Adoni--" The officer nodded.”
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading “You sir," pointing, "are named Adoni--" The officer nodded.”
filled with bewilderment
From this reading “The "old golden image" looked a trifle nonplussed for a moment, but presently repeated his last performance; upon which Earle remarked:”
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading “The "old golden image" looked a trifle nonplussed for a moment, but presently repeated his last performance; upon which Earle remarked:”
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading “You sir," pointing, "are named Adoni--" The officer nodded.”
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading “The "old golden image" looked a trifle nonplussed for a moment, but presently repeated his last performance; upon which Earle remarked:”
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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 The "old golden image" looked a trifle nonplussed for a moment, but presently repeated his last performance; upon which Earle remarked:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You sir," pointing, "are named Adoni--" The officer nodded.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "And I," he continued pointing to himself, "am named Earle--_Earle_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And I," he continued pointing to himself, "am named Earle--_Earle_.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You sir," pointing, "are named Adoni--" The officer nodded.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The "old golden image" looked a trifle nonplussed for a moment, but presently repeated his last performance; upon which Earle remarked:
without stop or interruption
From this reading "And I," he continued pointing to himself, "am named Earle--_Earle_.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course, I knew I wasn't mistaken.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The "old golden image" looked a trifle nonplussed for a moment, but presently repeated his last performance; upon which Earle remarked:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The "old golden image" looked a trifle nonplussed for a moment, but presently repeated his last performance; upon which Earle remarked:
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading You get that?"
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The "old golden image" looked a trifle nonplussed for a moment, but presently repeated his last performance; upon which Earle remarked:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And I," he continued pointing to himself, "am named Earle--_Earle_.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "And I," he continued pointing to himself, "am named Earle--_Earle_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The "old golden image" looked a trifle nonplussed for a moment, but presently repeated his last performance; upon which Earle remarked:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Of course, I knew I wasn't mistaken.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading The "old golden image" looked a trifle nonplussed for a moment, but presently repeated his last performance; upon which Earle remarked:
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Of course, I knew I wasn't mistaken.
immediately past
From this reading The "old golden image" looked a trifle nonplussed for a moment, but presently repeated his last performance; upon which Earle remarked:
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The "old golden image" looked a trifle nonplussed for a moment, but presently repeated his last performance; upon which Earle remarked:
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading "Of course, I knew I wasn't mistaken.
a particular point in time
From this reading The "old golden image" looked a trifle nonplussed for a moment, but presently repeated his last performance; upon which Earle remarked:
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading You sir," pointing, "are named Adoni--" The officer nodded.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading You sir," pointing, "are named Adoni--" The officer nodded.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading The "old golden image" looked a trifle nonplussed for a moment, but presently repeated his last performance; upon which Earle remarked:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Of course, I knew I wasn't mistaken.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading You sir," pointing, "are named Adoni--" The officer nodded.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The "old golden image" looked a trifle nonplussed for a moment, but presently repeated his last performance; upon which Earle remarked:
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading The "old golden image" looked a trifle nonplussed for a moment, but presently repeated his last performance; upon which Earle remarked:
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading You sir," pointing, "are named Adoni--" The officer nodded.
in the near future
From this reading The "old golden image" looked a trifle nonplussed for a moment, but presently repeated his last performance; upon which Earle remarked:
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading The "old golden image" looked a trifle nonplussed for a moment, but presently repeated his last performance; upon which Earle remarked:
recurring again and again
From this reading The "old golden image" looked a trifle nonplussed for a moment, but presently repeated his last performance; upon which Earle remarked:
term of address for a man
From this reading You sir," pointing, "are named Adoni--" The officer nodded.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You get that?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The "old golden image" looked a trifle nonplussed for a moment, but presently repeated his last performance; upon which Earle remarked:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "And I," he continued pointing to himself, "am named Earle--_Earle_.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading The "old golden image" looked a trifle nonplussed for a moment, but presently repeated his last performance; upon which Earle remarked:
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The "old golden image" looked a trifle nonplussed for a moment, but presently repeated his last performance; upon which Earle remarked:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Of course, I knew I wasn't mistaken.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The "old golden image" looked a trifle nonplussed for a moment, but presently repeated his last performance; upon which Earle remarked:
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You sir," pointing, "are named Adoni--" The officer nodded.
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