Chapter 4 of The Copper-Clad World is here in full — 183 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 4 of The Copper-Clad World is here in full — 183 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
_Before the Council_ Pegrani lost no time in reporting the incident to the Zara. The Earth men were hustled to the throne room of the palace where the leopard woman sat in conference with her advisers. An ominous silence greeted their entrance. Ugly faces leered at them from the long table. "What is it, Pegrani?"
Chapter 4 of The Copper-Clad World is here in full — 183 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “adviser” — an expert who gives advice
From this reading “The Earth men were hustled to the throne room of the palace where the leopard woman sat in conference with her advisers.”
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading “The Earth men were hustled to the throne room of the palace where the leopard woman sat in conference with her advisers.”
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading “An ominous silence greeted their entrance.”
past form of “hustle” — cause to move furtively and hurriedly
From this reading “The Earth men were hustled to the throne room of the palace where the leopard woman sat in conference with her advisers.”
a single distinct event
From this reading “_Before the Council_ Pegrani lost no time in reporting the incident to the Zara.”
the pelt of a leopard
From this reading “The Earth men were hustled to the throne room of the palace where the leopard woman sat in conference with her advisers.”
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading “An ominous silence greeted their entrance.”
the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television
From this reading “_Before the Council_ Pegrani lost no time in reporting the incident to the Zara.”
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plural of “adviser” — an expert who gives advice
From this reading The Earth men were hustled to the throne room of the palace where the leopard woman sat in conference with her advisers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An ominous silence greeted their entrance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ugly faces leered at them from the long table.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _Before the Council_ Pegrani lost no time in reporting the incident to the Zara.
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading The Earth men were hustled to the throne room of the palace where the leopard woman sat in conference with her advisers.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading _Before the Council_ Pegrani lost no time in reporting the incident to the Zara.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The Earth men were hustled to the throne room of the palace where the leopard woman sat in conference with her advisers.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading An ominous silence greeted their entrance.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Ugly faces leered at them from the long table.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ugly faces leered at them from the long table.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading An ominous silence greeted their entrance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Earth men were hustled to the throne room of the palace where the leopard woman sat in conference with her advisers.
past form of “hustle” — cause to move furtively and hurriedly
From this reading The Earth men were hustled to the throne room of the palace where the leopard woman sat in conference with her advisers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Before the Council_ Pegrani lost no time in reporting the incident to the Zara.
a single distinct event
From this reading _Before the Council_ Pegrani lost no time in reporting the incident to the Zara.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is it, Pegrani?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What is it, Pegrani?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ugly faces leered at them from the long table.
the pelt of a leopard
From this reading The Earth men were hustled to the throne room of the palace where the leopard woman sat in conference with her advisers.
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 Ugly faces leered at them from the long table.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading _Before the Council_ Pegrani lost no time in reporting the incident to the Zara.
the force of workers available
From this reading The Earth men were hustled to the throne room of the palace where the leopard woman sat in conference with her advisers.
not any; not one
From this reading _Before the Council_ Pegrani lost no time in reporting the incident to the Zara.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Earth men were hustled to the throne room of the palace where the leopard woman sat in conference with her advisers.
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading An ominous silence greeted their entrance.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The Earth men were hustled to the throne room of the palace where the leopard woman sat in conference with her advisers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Before the Council_ Pegrani lost no time in reporting the incident to the Zara.
the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television
From this reading _Before the Council_ Pegrani lost no time in reporting the incident to the Zara.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The Earth men were hustled to the throne room of the palace where the leopard woman sat in conference with her advisers.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The Earth men were hustled to the throne room of the palace where the leopard woman sat in conference with her advisers.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading An ominous silence greeted their entrance.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Ugly faces leered at them from the long table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Before the Council_ Pegrani lost no time in reporting the incident to the Zara.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading An ominous silence greeted their entrance.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Ugly faces leered at them from the long table.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading The Earth men were hustled to the throne room of the palace where the leopard woman sat in conference with her advisers.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _Before the Council_ Pegrani lost no time in reporting the incident to the Zara.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Before the Council_ Pegrani lost no time in reporting the incident to the Zara.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading Ugly faces leered at them from the long table.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Earth men were hustled to the throne room of the palace where the leopard woman sat in conference with her advisers.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is it, Pegrani?"
in or at the place that
From this reading The Earth men were hustled to the throne room of the palace where the leopard woman sat in conference with her advisers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Earth men were hustled to the throne room of the palace where the leopard woman sat in conference with her advisers.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The Earth men were hustled to the throne room of the palace where the leopard woman sat in conference with her advisers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Before the Council_ Pegrani lost no time in reporting the incident to the Zara.
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