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Pharaoh's Broker

Chapter V · Chapter 5

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What is on Mars?
"I only wish you _would_ come along with me," replied the doctor.
"I have no idea what intelligent, educated person I can persuade to accompany me, unless he is given an interest in the discoveries.
You are the person most interested in the enterprise, and you should go.
If it is money-making that detains you here, you may rest assured that we shall find fortunes for both of us somewhere."
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Pharaoh's Broker

Chapter V · Chapter 5

Chapter 5 of Pharaoh's Broker is here in full — 105 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/21 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
What is on Mars?
/wʌt ɪz ɑːn mɑːrz/
Line 2
"I only wish you _would_ come along with me," replied the doctor.
/aɪ ˈoʊnli wɪʃ juː wʊd kʌm əˈlɔːŋ wɪð miː rɪˈplaɪd ðə ˈdɑːktər/
Line 3
"I have no idea what intelligent, educated person I can persuade to accompany me, unless he is given an interest in the discoveries.
/aɪ hæv noʊ aɪˈdiːə wʌt ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd ˈpɜːrsən aɪ kæn pərˈsweɪd tuː əˈkʌmpəni miː ənˈles hiː ɪz ˈɡɪvən æn ˈɪntrəst ɪn ðə dɪˈskʌvəriz/
Line 4
You are the person most interested in the enterprise, and you should go.
/juː ɑːr ðə ˈpɜːrsən moʊst ˈɪntrəstɪd ɪn ðə ˈentərpraɪz ənd juː ʃʊd ɡoʊ/
Line 5
If it is money-making that detains you here, you may rest assured that we shall find fortunes for both of us somewhere."

Learner Dictionary

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

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accompany verb US /əˈkʌmpəni/

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading “"I have no idea what intelligent, educated person I can persuade to accompany me, unless he is given an interest in the discoveries.”

discoveries noun US /dɪˈskʌvəriz/

plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something

From this reading “"I have no idea what intelligent, educated person I can persuade to accompany me, unless he is given an interest in the discoveries.”

educated adjective US /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading “"I have no idea what intelligent, educated person I can persuade to accompany me, unless he is given an interest in the discoveries.”

enterprise noun US /ˈentərpraɪz/

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading “You are the person most interested in the enterprise, and you should go.”

fortunes noun US /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/

plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading “If it is money-making that detains you here, you may rest assured that we shall find fortunes for both of us somewhere."”

intelligent adjective US /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading “"I have no idea what intelligent, educated person I can persuade to accompany me, unless he is given an interest in the discoveries.”

Mars noun US /mɑːrz/

a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color

From this reading “What is on Mars?”

persuade verb US /pərˈsweɪd/

win approval or support for

From this reading “"I have no idea what intelligent, educated person I can persuade to accompany me, unless he is given an interest in the discoveries.”

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accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading "I have no idea what intelligent, educated person I can persuade to accompany me, unless he is given an interest in the discoveries.

alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading "I only wish you _would_ come along with me," replied the doctor.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "I have no idea what intelligent, educated person I can persuade to accompany me, unless he is given an interest in the discoveries.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading You are the person most interested in the enterprise, and you should go.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading You are the person most interested in the enterprise, and you should go.

assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading If it is money-making that detains you here, you may rest assured that we shall find fortunes for both of us somewhere."

bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading If it is money-making that detains you here, you may rest assured that we shall find fortunes for both of us somewhere."

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "I have no idea what intelligent, educated person I can persuade to accompany me, unless he is given an interest in the discoveries.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "I only wish you _would_ come along with me," replied the doctor.

detains

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

From this reading If it is money-making that detains you here, you may rest assured that we shall find fortunes for both of us somewhere."

discoveriesnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/

plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something

From this reading "I have no idea what intelligent, educated person I can persuade to accompany me, unless he is given an interest in the discoveries.

doctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading "I only wish you _would_ come along with me," replied the doctor.

educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading "I have no idea what intelligent, educated person I can persuade to accompany me, unless he is given an interest in the discoveries.

enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading You are the person most interested in the enterprise, and you should go.

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading If it is money-making that detains you here, you may rest assured that we shall find fortunes for both of us somewhere."

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If it is money-making that detains you here, you may rest assured that we shall find fortunes for both of us somewhere."

fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/

plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading If it is money-making that detains you here, you may rest assured that we shall find fortunes for both of us somewhere."

givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading "I have no idea what intelligent, educated person I can persuade to accompany me, unless he is given an interest in the discoveries.

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading You are the person most interested in the enterprise, and you should go.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I have no idea what intelligent, educated person I can persuade to accompany me, unless he is given an interest in the discoveries.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "I have no idea what intelligent, educated person I can persuade to accompany me, unless he is given an interest in the discoveries.

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading If it is money-making that detains you here, you may rest assured that we shall find fortunes for both of us somewhere."

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I only wish you _would_ come along with me," replied the doctor.

ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "I have no idea what intelligent, educated person I can persuade to accompany me, unless he is given an interest in the discoveries.

IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If it is money-making that detains you here, you may rest assured that we shall find fortunes for both of us somewhere."

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "I have no idea what intelligent, educated person I can persuade to accompany me, unless he is given an interest in the discoveries.

intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading "I have no idea what intelligent, educated person I can persuade to accompany me, unless he is given an interest in the discoveries.

interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading "I have no idea what intelligent, educated person I can persuade to accompany me, unless he is given an interest in the discoveries.

interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading You are the person most interested in the enterprise, and you should go.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading What is on Mars?

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If it is money-making that detains you here, you may rest assured that we shall find fortunes for both of us somewhere."

MarsnounUS /mɑːrz/

a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color

From this reading What is on Mars?

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading If it is money-making that detains you here, you may rest assured that we shall find fortunes for both of us somewhere."

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I only wish you _would_ come along with me," replied the doctor.

money-making

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

From this reading If it is money-making that detains you here, you may rest assured that we shall find fortunes for both of us somewhere."

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading You are the person most interested in the enterprise, and you should go.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading "I have no idea what intelligent, educated person I can persuade to accompany me, unless he is given an interest in the discoveries.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If it is money-making that detains you here, you may rest assured that we shall find fortunes for both of us somewhere."

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading What is on Mars?

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading "I only wish you _would_ come along with me," replied the doctor.

personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/

a human being

From this reading "I have no idea what intelligent, educated person I can persuade to accompany me, unless he is given an interest in the discoveries.

persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/

win approval or support for

From this reading "I have no idea what intelligent, educated person I can persuade to accompany me, unless he is given an interest in the discoveries.

repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "I only wish you _would_ come along with me," replied the doctor.

restverbUS /rest/

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading If it is money-making that detains you here, you may rest assured that we shall find fortunes for both of us somewhere."

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading If it is money-making that detains you here, you may rest assured that we shall find fortunes for both of us somewhere."

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading You are the person most interested in the enterprise, and you should go.

somewhereadverbUS /ˈsʌmwer/

in or at or to some place

From this reading If it is money-making that detains you here, you may rest assured that we shall find fortunes for both of us somewhere."

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If it is money-making that detains you here, you may rest assured that we shall find fortunes for both of us somewhere."

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading "I only wish you _would_ come along with me," replied the doctor.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "I have no idea what intelligent, educated person I can persuade to accompany me, unless he is given an interest in the discoveries.

unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/

except if; if not

From this reading "I have no idea what intelligent, educated person I can persuade to accompany me, unless he is given an interest in the discoveries.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

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

From this reading If it is money-making that detains you here, you may rest assured that we shall find fortunes for both of us somewhere."

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading If it is money-making that detains you here, you may rest assured that we shall find fortunes for both of us somewhere."

WhatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What is on Mars?

wishverbUS /wɪʃ/

hope for; have a wish

From this reading "I only wish you _would_ come along with me," replied the doctor.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I only wish you _would_ come along with me," replied the doctor.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "I only wish you _would_ come along with me," replied the doctor.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I only wish you _would_ come along with me," replied the doctor.

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