Chapter 27 of The Fair God is here in full — 317 sentences across 64 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 27 of The Fair God is here in full — 317 sentences across 64 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE PUBLIC OPINION MAKES WAY. In the _tianguez_, one market-day, there was an immense crowd, yet trade was dull; indeed, comparatively nothing in that way was being done, although the display of commodities was rich and tempting. "Holy gods, what is to become of us?" cried a Cholulan merchant. "You! You are rich.
Chapter 27 of The Fair God is here in full — 317 sentences across 64 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/63 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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plural of “commodity” — articles of commerce
From this reading “In the _tianguez_, one market-day, there was an immense crowd, yet trade was dull; indeed, comparatively nothing in that way was being done, although the display of commodities was rich and tempting.”
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading “In the _tianguez_, one market-day, there was an immense crowd, yet trade was dull; indeed, comparatively nothing in that way was being done, although the display of commodities was rich and tempting.”
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading “In the _tianguez_, one market-day, there was an immense crowd, yet trade was dull; indeed, comparatively nothing in that way was being done, although the display of commodities was rich and tempting.”
plural of “god” — 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 “"Holy gods, what is to become of us?" cried a Cholulan merchant.”
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading “In the _tianguez_, one market-day, there was an immense crowd, yet trade was dull; indeed, comparatively nothing in that way was being done, although the display of commodities was rich and tempting.”
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading “"Holy gods, what is to become of us?" cried a Cholulan merchant.”
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading “In the _tianguez_, one market-day, there was an immense crowd, yet trade was dull; indeed, comparatively nothing in that way was being done, although the display of commodities was rich and tempting.”
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading “In the _tianguez_, one market-day, there was an immense crowd, yet trade was dull; indeed, comparatively nothing in that way was being done, although the display of commodities was rich and tempting.”
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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a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people
In this reading “THE PUBLIC OPINION MAKES WAY.”
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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 "Holy gods, what is to become of us?" cried a Cholulan merchant.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In the _tianguez_, one market-day, there was an immense crowd, yet trade was dull; indeed, comparatively nothing in that way was being done, although the display of commodities was rich and tempting.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the _tianguez_, one market-day, there was an immense crowd, yet trade was dull; indeed, comparatively nothing in that way was being done, although the display of commodities was rich and tempting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the _tianguez_, one market-day, there was an immense crowd, yet trade was dull; indeed, comparatively nothing in that way was being done, although the display of commodities was rich and tempting.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are rich.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "Holy gods, what is to become of us?" cried a Cholulan merchant.
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In the _tianguez_, one market-day, there was an immense crowd, yet trade was dull; indeed, comparatively nothing in that way was being done, although the display of commodities was rich and tempting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Holy gods, what is to become of us?" cried a Cholulan merchant.
plural of “commodity” — articles of commerce
From this reading In the _tianguez_, one market-day, there was an immense crowd, yet trade was dull; indeed, comparatively nothing in that way was being done, although the display of commodities was rich and tempting.
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading In the _tianguez_, one market-day, there was an immense crowd, yet trade was dull; indeed, comparatively nothing in that way was being done, although the display of commodities was rich and tempting.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Holy gods, what is to become of us?" cried a Cholulan merchant.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading In the _tianguez_, one market-day, there was an immense crowd, yet trade was dull; indeed, comparatively nothing in that way was being done, although the display of commodities was rich and tempting.
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading In the _tianguez_, one market-day, there was an immense crowd, yet trade was dull; indeed, comparatively nothing in that way was being done, although the display of commodities was rich and tempting.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading In the _tianguez_, one market-day, there was an immense crowd, yet trade was dull; indeed, comparatively nothing in that way was being done, although the display of commodities was rich and tempting.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading In the _tianguez_, one market-day, there was an immense crowd, yet trade was dull; indeed, comparatively nothing in that way was being done, although the display of commodities was rich and tempting.
plural of “god” — 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 "Holy gods, what is to become of us?" cried a Cholulan merchant.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading "Holy gods, what is to become of us?" cried a Cholulan merchant.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading In the _tianguez_, one market-day, there was an immense crowd, yet trade was dull; indeed, comparatively nothing in that way was being done, although the display of commodities was rich and tempting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the _tianguez_, one market-day, there was an immense crowd, yet trade was dull; indeed, comparatively nothing in that way was being done, although the display of commodities was rich and tempting.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading In the _tianguez_, one market-day, there was an immense crowd, yet trade was dull; indeed, comparatively nothing in that way was being done, although the display of commodities was rich and tempting.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Holy gods, what is to become of us?" cried a Cholulan merchant.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading THE PUBLIC OPINION MAKES WAY.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the _tianguez_, one market-day, there was an immense crowd, yet trade was dull; indeed, comparatively nothing in that way was being done, although the display of commodities was rich and tempting.
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading "Holy gods, what is to become of us?" cried a Cholulan merchant.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading In the _tianguez_, one market-day, there was an immense crowd, yet trade was dull; indeed, comparatively nothing in that way was being done, although the display of commodities was rich and tempting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the _tianguez_, one market-day, there was an immense crowd, yet trade was dull; indeed, comparatively nothing in that way was being done, although the display of commodities was rich and tempting.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the _tianguez_, one market-day, there was an immense crowd, yet trade was dull; indeed, comparatively nothing in that way was being done, although the display of commodities was rich and tempting.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading THE PUBLIC OPINION MAKES WAY.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading THE PUBLIC OPINION MAKES WAY.
possessing material wealth
From this reading In the _tianguez_, one market-day, there was an immense crowd, yet trade was dull; indeed, comparatively nothing in that way was being done, although the display of commodities was rich and tempting.
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading In the _tianguez_, one market-day, there was an immense crowd, yet trade was dull; indeed, comparatively nothing in that way was being done, although the display of commodities was rich and tempting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the _tianguez_, one market-day, there was an immense crowd, yet trade was dull; indeed, comparatively nothing in that way was being done, although the display of commodities was rich and tempting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PUBLIC OPINION MAKES WAY.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the _tianguez_, one market-day, there was an immense crowd, yet trade was dull; indeed, comparatively nothing in that way was being done, although the display of commodities was rich and tempting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the _tianguez_, one market-day, there was an immense crowd, yet trade was dull; indeed, comparatively nothing in that way was being done, although the display of commodities was rich and tempting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Holy gods, what is to become of us?" cried a Cholulan merchant.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading In the _tianguez_, one market-day, there was an immense crowd, yet trade was dull; indeed, comparatively nothing in that way was being done, although the display of commodities was rich and tempting.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Holy gods, what is to become of us?" cried a Cholulan merchant.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the _tianguez_, one market-day, there was an immense crowd, yet trade was dull; indeed, comparatively nothing in that way was being done, although the display of commodities was rich and tempting.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE PUBLIC OPINION MAKES WAY.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Holy gods, what is to become of us?" cried a Cholulan merchant.
but in spite of that
From this reading In the _tianguez_, one market-day, there was an immense crowd, yet trade was dull; indeed, comparatively nothing in that way was being done, although the display of commodities was rich and tempting.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You!
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