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Chapter 1 of Montezuma's Castle, and Other Weird Tales is here in full — 436 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
BY CHARLES B. CORY Author of "Dr. Wandermann," "Hunting and Fishing in Florida," etc. PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON, U.S.A. "No," said the curiosity dealer, "that mummy is not for sale. I had too big a job to get it." "Tell me about it," I asked.
Chapter 1 of Montezuma's Castle, and Other Weird Tales is here in full — 436 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading “PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON, U.S.A.”
English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)
From this reading “PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON, U.S.A.”
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading “"No," said the curiosity dealer, "that mummy is not for sale.”
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading “BY CHARLES B. CORY Author of "Dr. Wandermann," "Hunting and Fishing in Florida," etc.”
a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading “BY CHARLES B. CORY Author of "Dr. Wandermann," "Hunting and Fishing in Florida," etc.”
informal terms for a mother
From this reading “"No," said the curiosity dealer, "that mummy is not for sale.”
United States illustrator whose works present a sentimental idealized view of everyday life (1894-1978)
From this reading “PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON, U.S.A.”
a particular instance of selling
From this reading “"No," said the curiosity dealer, "that mummy is not for sale.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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available for purchase
In this reading “"No," said the curiosity dealer, "that mummy is not for sale.”
In this reading “I had too big a job to get it."”
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Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON, U.S.A.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Tell me about it," I asked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BY CHARLES B. CORY Author of "Dr. Wandermann," "Hunting and Fishing in Florida," etc.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Tell me about it," I asked.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading BY CHARLES B. CORY Author of "Dr. Wandermann," "Hunting and Fishing in Florida," etc.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading BY CHARLES B. CORY Author of "Dr. Wandermann," "Hunting and Fishing in Florida," etc.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I had too big a job to get it."
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON, U.S.A.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY CHARLES B. CORY Author of "Dr. Wandermann," "Hunting and Fishing in Florida," etc.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading BY CHARLES B. CORY Author of "Dr. Wandermann," "Hunting and Fishing in Florida," etc.
English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)
From this reading PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON, U.S.A.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BY CHARLES B. CORY Author of "Dr. Wandermann," "Hunting and Fishing in Florida," etc.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading "No," said the curiosity dealer, "that mummy is not for sale.
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading "No," said the curiosity dealer, "that mummy is not for sale.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BY CHARLES B. CORY Author of "Dr. Wandermann," "Hunting and Fishing in Florida," etc.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BY CHARLES B. CORY Author of "Dr. Wandermann," "Hunting and Fishing in Florida," etc.
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading BY CHARLES B. CORY Author of "Dr. Wandermann," "Hunting and Fishing in Florida," etc.
a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading BY CHARLES B. CORY Author of "Dr. Wandermann," "Hunting and Fishing in Florida," etc.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "No," said the curiosity dealer, "that mummy is not for sale.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I had too big a job to get it."
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had too big a job to get it."
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading BY CHARLES B. CORY Author of "Dr. Wandermann," "Hunting and Fishing in Florida," etc.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had too big a job to get it."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BY CHARLES B. CORY Author of "Dr. Wandermann," "Hunting and Fishing in Florida," etc.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "No," said the curiosity dealer, "that mummy is not for sale.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I had too big a job to get it."
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading I had too big a job to get it."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Tell me about it," I asked.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading "No," said the curiosity dealer, "that mummy is not for sale.
not any; not one
From this reading "No," said the curiosity dealer, "that mummy is not for sale.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "No," said the curiosity dealer, "that mummy is not for sale.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BY CHARLES B. CORY Author of "Dr. Wandermann," "Hunting and Fishing in Florida," etc.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON, U.S.A.
United States illustrator whose works present a sentimental idealized view of everyday life (1894-1978)
From this reading PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON, U.S.A.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON, U.S.A.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "No," said the curiosity dealer, "that mummy is not for sale.
a particular instance of selling
From this reading "No," said the curiosity dealer, "that mummy is not for sale.
express in words
From this reading "Tell me about it," I asked.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "No," said the curiosity dealer, "that mummy is not for sale.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "No," said the curiosity dealer, "that mummy is not for sale.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had too big a job to get it."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I had too big a job to get it."
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading PRESS OF Rockwell and Churchill BOSTON, U.S.A.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BY CHARLES B. CORY Author of "Dr. Wandermann," "Hunting and Fishing in Florida," etc.
Chapter 1 of Montezuma's Castle, and Other Weird Tales by Charles B. (Charles Barney) Cory holds 436 sentences, grouped into 88 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 1 holds 436 sentences of Montezuma's Castle, and Other Weird Tales, unabridged, divided into 88 reading sections.
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