Chapter 11 of Jason, Son of Jason is here in full — 263 sentences across 53 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 11 of Jason, Son of Jason is here in full — 263 sentences across 53 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE TEMPLE OF BEL To the Temple of Bel! To that ebon dark structure, where in its mighty enclosure crouched the figure of the unclean god. It was the one chance--the one remaining hope of a full success in his venture, and Jason knew it. "To Avron--up and remain with him," he cried to Naia. "Nay, Jason--nay, my beloved," she denied him, gasping.
Chapter 11 of Jason, Son of Jason is here in full — 263 sentences across 53 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a logarithmic unit of sound intensity equal to 10 decibels
From this reading “THE TEMPLE OF BEL To the Temple of Bel!”
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading “To that ebon dark structure, where in its mighty enclosure crouched the figure of the unclean god.”
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading “"Nay, Jason--nay, my beloved," she denied him, gasping.”
a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
From this reading “To that ebon dark structure, where in its mighty enclosure crouched the figure of the unclean god.”
-ing form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading “"Nay, Jason--nay, my beloved," she denied him, gasping.”
(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece
From this reading “It was the one chance--the one remaining hope of a full success in his venture, and Jason knew it.”
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading “To that ebon dark structure, where in its mighty enclosure crouched the figure of the unclean god.”
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading “To that ebon dark structure, where in its mighty enclosure crouched the figure of the unclean god.”
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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 It was the one chance--the one remaining hope of a full success in his venture, and Jason knew it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the one chance--the one remaining hope of a full success in his venture, and Jason knew it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "To Avron--up and remain with him," he cried to Naia.
a logarithmic unit of sound intensity equal to 10 decibels
From this reading THE TEMPLE OF BEL To the Temple of Bel!
dearly loved
From this reading "Nay, Jason--nay, my beloved," she denied him, gasping.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It was the one chance--the one remaining hope of a full success in his venture, and Jason knew it.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "To Avron--up and remain with him," he cried to Naia.
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading To that ebon dark structure, where in its mighty enclosure crouched the figure of the unclean god.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading To that ebon dark structure, where in its mighty enclosure crouched the figure of the unclean god.
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading "Nay, Jason--nay, my beloved," she denied him, gasping.
of a very dark black
From this reading To that ebon dark structure, where in its mighty enclosure crouched the figure of the unclean god.
a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
From this reading To that ebon dark structure, where in its mighty enclosure crouched the figure of the unclean god.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading To that ebon dark structure, where in its mighty enclosure crouched the figure of the unclean god.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It was the one chance--the one remaining hope of a full success in his venture, and Jason knew it.
-ing form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading "Nay, Jason--nay, my beloved," she denied him, gasping.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading To that ebon dark structure, where in its mighty enclosure crouched the figure of the unclean god.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "To Avron--up and remain with him," he cried to Naia.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "To Avron--up and remain with him," he cried to Naia.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the one chance--the one remaining hope of a full success in his venture, and Jason knew it.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It was the one chance--the one remaining hope of a full success in his venture, and Jason knew it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To that ebon dark structure, where in its mighty enclosure crouched the figure of the unclean god.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the one chance--the one remaining hope of a full success in his venture, and Jason knew it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading To that ebon dark structure, where in its mighty enclosure crouched the figure of the unclean god.
(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece
From this reading It was the one chance--the one remaining hope of a full success in his venture, and Jason knew it.
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 It was the one chance--the one remaining hope of a full success in his venture, and Jason knew it.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading To that ebon dark structure, where in its mighty enclosure crouched the figure of the unclean god.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Nay, Jason--nay, my beloved," she denied him, gasping.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "To Avron--up and remain with him," he cried to Naia.
an old word for “no”
From this reading "Nay, Jason--nay, my beloved," she denied him, gasping.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TEMPLE OF BEL To the Temple of Bel!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was the one chance--the one remaining hope of a full success in his venture, and Jason knew it.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "To Avron--up and remain with him," he cried to Naia.
not used up
From this reading It was the one chance--the one remaining hope of a full success in his venture, and Jason knew it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Nay, Jason--nay, my beloved," she denied him, gasping.
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading To that ebon dark structure, where in its mighty enclosure crouched the figure of the unclean god.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading It was the one chance--the one remaining hope of a full success in his venture, and Jason knew it.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading THE TEMPLE OF BEL To the Temple of Bel!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To that ebon dark structure, where in its mighty enclosure crouched the figure of the unclean god.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TEMPLE OF BEL To the Temple of Bel!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TEMPLE OF BEL To the Temple of Bel!
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading To that ebon dark structure, where in its mighty enclosure crouched the figure of the unclean god.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "To Avron--up and remain with him," he cried to Naia.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading It was the one chance--the one remaining hope of a full success in his venture, and Jason knew it.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the one chance--the one remaining hope of a full success in his venture, and Jason knew it.
in or at the place that
From this reading To that ebon dark structure, where in its mighty enclosure crouched the figure of the unclean god.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "To Avron--up and remain with him," he cried to Naia.
Chapter 11 of Jason, Son of Jason by J. U. (John Ulrich) Giesy holds 263 sentences, grouped into 53 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 11 holds 263 sentences of Jason, Son of Jason, unabridged, divided into 53 reading sections.
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