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The Goddess of Atvatabar
The Goddess of Atvatabar

Chapter X · Chapter 10

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THE JOURNEY TO CALNOGOR.
There was in Kioram a temple dedicated to the god Rakamadeva, or Sacred Locomotive, which was one of the many gods worshipped by the Atvatabarese.
It belonged to the gods embraced in the category of "gods of invention," and its motive power was magnicity, the same force that propelled the flying men.
It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.
The battery consisted of one hundred cells of terrelium and aquelium that developed a gigantic force.
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The Goddess of Atvatabar

Chapter X · Chapter 10

Chapter 10 of The Goddess of Atvatabar is here in full — 61 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/12 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE JOURNEY TO CALNOGOR.
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There was in Kioram a temple dedicated to the god Rakamadeva, or Sacred Locomotive, which was one of the many gods worshipped by the Atvatabarese.
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It belonged to the gods embraced in the category of "gods of invention," and its motive power was magnicity, the same force that propelled the flying men.
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It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.
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The battery consisted of one hundred cells of terrelium and aquelium that developed a gigantic force.

Learner Dictionary

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

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alloys noun US /ˈælɔɪz/

plural of “alloy” — a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten

From this reading “It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.”

category noun US /ˈkætəɡɔːri/

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading “It belonged to the gods embraced in the category of "gods of invention," and its motive power was magnicity, the same force that propelled the flying men.”

cells noun US /selz/

plural of “cell” — any small compartment

From this reading “The battery consisted of one hundred cells of terrelium and aquelium that developed a gigantic force.”

heaviest adjective US /ˈheviəst/

superlative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading “It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.”

locomotive noun US /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪv/

a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks

From this reading “There was in Kioram a temple dedicated to the god Rakamadeva, or Sacred Locomotive, which was one of the many gods worshipped by the Atvatabarese.”

metals noun US /ˈmetəlz/

plural of “metal” — any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

From this reading “It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.”

platinum noun US /ˈplætnəm/

a heavy precious metallic element; grey-white and resistant to corroding; occurs in some nickel and copper ores and is also found native in some deposits

From this reading “It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.”

propelled verb US /prəˈpeld/

inflected form of “propel” — cause to move forward with force

From this reading “It belonged to the gods embraced in the category of "gods of invention," and its motive power was magnicity, the same force that propelled the flying men.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

solid gold adjective + noun

In this reading “It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.”

motive power noun + noun

the power or ability to move

In this reading “It belonged to the gods embraced in the category of "gods of invention," and its motive power was magnicity, the same force that propelled the flying men.”

most precious adverb + adjective

In this reading “It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.”

hung over verb + particle counted as “hang over”

In this reading “It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.”

in front preposition + noun

at or in the front

In this reading “It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.”

consisted of verb + particle counted as “consist of”

In this reading “The battery consisted of one hundred cells of terrelium and aquelium that developed a gigantic force.”

resting on verb + particle counted as “rest on”

rest on for support

In this reading “It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading There was in Kioram a temple dedicated to the god Rakamadeva, or Sacred Locomotive, which was one of the many gods worshipped by the Atvatabarese.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.

alloysnounUS /ˈælɔɪz/

plural of “alloy” — a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten

From this reading It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading It belonged to the gods embraced in the category of "gods of invention," and its motive power was magnicity, the same force that propelled the flying men.

aquelium

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

From this reading It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.

Atvatabarese

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

From this reading There was in Kioram a temple dedicated to the god Rakamadeva, or Sacred Locomotive, which was one of the many gods worshipped by the Atvatabarese.

batterynounUS /ˈbætəri/

group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

From this reading The battery consisted of one hundred cells of terrelium and aquelium that developed a gigantic force.

behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/

at or toward the back of something

From this reading It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.

belongedverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋd/

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading It belonged to the gods embraced in the category of "gods of invention," and its motive power was magnicity, the same force that propelled the flying men.

bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.

bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.

builtadjectiveUS /bɪlt/

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There was in Kioram a temple dedicated to the god Rakamadeva, or Sacred Locomotive, which was one of the many gods worshipped by the Atvatabarese.

CALNOGOR

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

From this reading THE JOURNEY TO CALNOGOR.

carnounUS /kɑːr/

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.

categorynounUS /ˈkætəɡɔːri/

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading It belonged to the gods embraced in the category of "gods of invention," and its motive power was magnicity, the same force that propelled the flying men.

cellsnounUS /selz/

plural of “cell” — any small compartment

From this reading The battery consisted of one hundred cells of terrelium and aquelium that developed a gigantic force.

concealedadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːld/

not accessible to view

From this reading It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.

consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading The battery consisted of one hundred cells of terrelium and aquelium that developed a gigantic force.

dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/

devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose

From this reading There was in Kioram a temple dedicated to the god Rakamadeva, or Sacred Locomotive, which was one of the many gods worshipped by the Atvatabarese.

developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading The battery consisted of one hundred cells of terrelium and aquelium that developed a gigantic force.

elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/

raised above the ground

From this reading It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.

embracedverbUS /emˈbreɪst/

past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading It belonged to the gods embraced in the category of "gods of invention," and its motive power was magnicity, the same force that propelled the flying men.

flyingadjectiveUS /ˈflaɪɪŋ/

moving swiftly

From this reading It belonged to the gods embraced in the category of "gods of invention," and its motive power was magnicity, the same force that propelled the flying men.

forcenounUS /fɔːrs/

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading It belonged to the gods embraced in the category of "gods of invention," and its motive power was magnicity, the same force that propelled the flying men.

frontnounUS /frʌnt/

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.

giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/

so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth

From this reading The battery consisted of one hundred cells of terrelium and aquelium that developed a gigantic force.

godnounUS /ɡɑːd/

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 There was in Kioram a temple dedicated to the god Rakamadeva, or Sacred Locomotive, which was one of the many gods worshipped by the Atvatabarese.

godsnounUS /ɡɑːdz/

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 There was in Kioram a temple dedicated to the god Rakamadeva, or Sacred Locomotive, which was one of the many gods worshipped by the Atvatabarese.

goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/

coins made of gold

From this reading It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.

heaviestadjectiveUS /ˈheviəst/

superlative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.

hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/

ten 10s

From this reading The battery consisted of one hundred cells of terrelium and aquelium that developed a gigantic force.

hungverbUS /hʌŋ/

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading There was in Kioram a temple dedicated to the god Rakamadeva, or Sacred Locomotive, which was one of the many gods worshipped by the Atvatabarese.

inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/

the creation of something in the mind

From this reading It belonged to the gods embraced in the category of "gods of invention," and its motive power was magnicity, the same force that propelled the flying men.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It belonged to the gods embraced in the category of "gods of invention," and its motive power was magnicity, the same force that propelled the flying men.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It belonged to the gods embraced in the category of "gods of invention," and its motive power was magnicity, the same force that propelled the flying men.

JOURNEYverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading THE JOURNEY TO CALNOGOR.

Kioram

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

From this reading There was in Kioram a temple dedicated to the god Rakamadeva, or Sacred Locomotive, which was one of the many gods worshipped by the Atvatabarese.

LocomotivenounUS /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪv/

a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks

From this reading There was in Kioram a temple dedicated to the god Rakamadeva, or Sacred Locomotive, which was one of the many gods worshipped by the Atvatabarese.

magnicity

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

From this reading It belonged to the gods embraced in the category of "gods of invention," and its motive power was magnicity, the same force that propelled the flying men.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading There was in Kioram a temple dedicated to the god Rakamadeva, or Sacred Locomotive, which was one of the many gods worshipped by the Atvatabarese.

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading It belonged to the gods embraced in the category of "gods of invention," and its motive power was magnicity, the same force that propelled the flying men.

metalsnounUS /ˈmetəlz/

plural of “metal” — any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

From this reading It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.

motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/

the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading It belonged to the gods embraced in the category of "gods of invention," and its motive power was magnicity, the same force that propelled the flying men.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was in Kioram a temple dedicated to the god Rakamadeva, or Sacred Locomotive, which was one of the many gods worshipped by the Atvatabarese.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was in Kioram a temple dedicated to the god Rakamadeva, or Sacred Locomotive, which was one of the many gods worshipped by the Atvatabarese.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There was in Kioram a temple dedicated to the god Rakamadeva, or Sacred Locomotive, which was one of the many gods worshipped by the Atvatabarese.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.

platinumnounUS /ˈplætnəm/

a heavy precious metallic element; grey-white and resistant to corroding; occurs in some nickel and copper ores and is also found native in some deposits

From this reading It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.

plutulium

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

From this reading It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.

powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/

possession of controlling influence

From this reading It belonged to the gods embraced in the category of "gods of invention," and its motive power was magnicity, the same force that propelled the flying men.

powerfuladjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərfəl/

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.

preciousadjectiveUS /ˈpreʃəs/

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.

propelledverbUS /prəˈpeld/

inflected form of “propel” — cause to move forward with force

From this reading It belonged to the gods embraced in the category of "gods of invention," and its motive power was magnicity, the same force that propelled the flying men.

railnounUS /reɪl/

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.

Rakamadeva

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

From this reading There was in Kioram a temple dedicated to the god Rakamadeva, or Sacred Locomotive, which was one of the many gods worshipped by the Atvatabarese.

restingverbUS /ˈrestɪŋ/

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.

SacredadjectiveUS /ˈseɪkrəd/

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading There was in Kioram a temple dedicated to the god Rakamadeva, or Sacred Locomotive, which was one of the many gods worshipped by the Atvatabarese.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading It belonged to the gods embraced in the category of "gods of invention," and its motive power was magnicity, the same force that propelled the flying men.

singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.

sixnounUS /sɪks/

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.

solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.

structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/

a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.

supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/

sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

From this reading It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.

templenounUS /ˈtempəl/

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading There was in Kioram a temple dedicated to the god Rakamadeva, or Sacred Locomotive, which was one of the many gods worshipped by the Atvatabarese.

terrelium

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From this reading It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It belonged to the gods embraced in the category of "gods of invention," and its motive power was magnicity, the same force that propelled the flying men.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE JOURNEY TO CALNOGOR.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was in Kioram a temple dedicated to the god Rakamadeva, or Sacred Locomotive, which was one of the many gods worshipped by the Atvatabarese.

TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE JOURNEY TO CALNOGOR.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading There was in Kioram a temple dedicated to the god Rakamadeva, or Sacred Locomotive, which was one of the many gods worshipped by the Atvatabarese.

weightnounUS /weɪt/

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.

wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading It was a powerful structure built of solid gold, platinum, terrelium, aquelium, and plutulium, and alloys of the most precious and heaviest of metals, and was both car and locomotive, and was hung over a single elevated rail that supported it, the weight resting on six wheels in front and six behind, all concealed by the body of the car.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading There was in Kioram a temple dedicated to the god Rakamadeva, or Sacred Locomotive, which was one of the many gods worshipped by the Atvatabarese.

worshippedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrʃəpt/

regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)

From this reading There was in Kioram a temple dedicated to the god Rakamadeva, or Sacred Locomotive, which was one of the many gods worshipped by the Atvatabarese.

Chapter 10 of The Goddess of Atvatabar by William Richard Bradshaw holds 61 sentences, grouped into 13 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.

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