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The Goddess of Atvatabar

Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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THE GODDESS LEARNS THE STORY OF THE OUTER WORLD.
Her holiness was pleased to say how honored she was by receiving us.
Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.
She was greatly interested in comparing the stalwart figures of our sailors with the less vigorous frames of the Atvatabarese.
It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.
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The Goddess of Atvatabar

Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

Chapter 16 of The Goddess of Atvatabar is here in full — 196 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/39 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE GODDESS LEARNS THE STORY OF THE OUTER WORLD.
/ðə ˈɡɑːdəs lɜːrnz ðə ˈstɔːri ʌv ðə ˈaʊtər wɜːrld/
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Her holiness was pleased to say how honored she was by receiving us.
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Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.
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She was greatly interested in comparing the stalwart figures of our sailors with the less vigorous frames of the Atvatabarese.
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It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.
/ɪt kʊd nɑːt biː ɪkˈspektəd ðæt men huː ˈhændəld ˈɑːbdʒekts ənd ˈkærid ðemˈselvz ɪn ə lænd wer ˈɡrævəti wɑːz rəˈduːst tuː ə ˈmɪnəməm kʊd biː soʊ ˈvɪɡərəs æz men huː bɪˈlɔːŋd tuː ə lænd ʌv ɪˈnɔːrməs ˈɡrævəti huːz rɪˈzɪstəns tuː ˈhjuːmən ækˈtɪvəti dɪˈveləpt ɡreɪt streŋkθ ʌv boʊn ənd ˈmʌsəl/

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advent noun US /ˈædvent/

arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)

From this reading “Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.”

comparing noun US /kəmˈperɪŋ/

the act of examining resemblances

From this reading “She was greatly interested in comparing the stalwart figures of our sailors with the less vigorous frames of the Atvatabarese.”

frames noun US /freɪmz/

plural of “frame” — the framework for a pair of eyeglasses

From this reading “She was greatly interested in comparing the stalwart figures of our sailors with the less vigorous frames of the Atvatabarese.”

holiness noun US /ˈhoʊlinəs/

the quality of being holy

From this reading “Her holiness was pleased to say how honored she was by receiving us.”

learns verb US /lɜːrnz/

third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading “THE GODDESS LEARNS THE STORY OF THE OUTER WORLD.”

minimum noun US /ˈmɪnəməm/

the smallest possible quantity

From this reading “It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.”

muscle noun US /ˈmʌsəl/

one of the contractile organs of the body

From this reading “It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.”

stalwart adjective US /ˈstɔːlwərt/

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading “She was greatly interested in comparing the stalwart figures of our sailors with the less vigorous frames of the Atvatabarese.”

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greatly interested adverb + adjective

In this reading “She was greatly interested in comparing the stalwart figures of our sailors with the less vigorous frames of the Atvatabarese.”

stalwart figures adjective + noun counted as “stalwart figure”

In this reading “She was greatly interested in comparing the stalwart figures of our sailors with the less vigorous frames of the Atvatabarese.”

profound impression adjective + noun

In this reading “Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.”

OUTER WORLD adjective + noun

In this reading “THE GODDESS LEARNS THE STORY OF THE OUTER WORLD.”

great strength adjective + noun

In this reading “It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.”

own lips verb + noun counted as “own lip”

In this reading “Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.”

learn from verb + particle

In this reading “Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.”

frames of verb + particle counted as “frame of”

In this reading “She was greatly interested in comparing the stalwart figures of our sailors with the less vigorous frames of the Atvatabarese.”

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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 Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.

activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/

any specific behavior

From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.

adventnounUS /ˈædvent/

arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)

From this reading Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.

Atvatabar

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From this reading Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.

Atvatabarese

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From this reading She was greatly interested in comparing the stalwart figures of our sailors with the less vigorous frames of the Atvatabarese.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.

belongedverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋd/

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

From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.

bonenounUS /boʊn/

rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates

From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Her holiness was pleased to say how honored she was by receiving us.

carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.

comparingnounUS /kəmˈperɪŋ/

the act of examining resemblances

From this reading She was greatly interested in comparing the stalwart figures of our sailors with the less vigorous frames of the Atvatabarese.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.

createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.

curiousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.

developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/

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

From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.

enormousadjectiveUS /ɪˈnɔːrməs/

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.

expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.

figuresnounUS /ˈfɪɡjərz/

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading She was greatly interested in comparing the stalwart figures of our sailors with the less vigorous frames of the Atvatabarese.

framesnounUS /freɪmz/

plural of “frame” — the framework for a pair of eyeglasses

From this reading She was greatly interested in comparing the stalwart figures of our sailors with the less vigorous frames of the Atvatabarese.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.

GODDESSnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəs/

a female deity

From this reading THE GODDESS LEARNS THE STORY OF THE OUTER WORLD.

gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/

(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface

From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.

greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading She was greatly interested in comparing the stalwart figures of our sailors with the less vigorous frames of the Atvatabarese.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.

handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/

having a usually specified type of handle

From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.

HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Her holiness was pleased to say how honored she was by receiving us.

holinessnounUS /ˈhoʊlinəs/

the quality of being holy

From this reading Her holiness was pleased to say how honored she was by receiving us.

honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/

having an illustrious reputation; respected

From this reading Her holiness was pleased to say how honored she was by receiving us.

how

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From this reading Her holiness was pleased to say how honored she was by receiving us.

humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/

characteristic of humanity

From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.

impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.

interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading She was greatly interested in comparing the stalwart figures of our sailors with the less vigorous frames of the Atvatabarese.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.

landnounUS /lænd/

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.

learnverbUS /lɜːrn/

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.

LEARNSverbUS /lɜːrnz/

third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading THE GODDESS LEARNS THE STORY OF THE OUTER WORLD.

lessadverbUS /les/

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.

lipsnounUS /lɪps/

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.

minimumnounUS /ˈmɪnəməm/

the smallest possible quantity

From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.

musclenounUS /ˈmʌsəl/

one of the contractile organs of the body

From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.

objectsnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekts/

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GODDESS LEARNS THE STORY OF THE OUTER WORLD.

OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.

OUTERadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading THE GODDESS LEARNS THE STORY OF THE OUTER WORLD.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.

peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.

pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading Her holiness was pleased to say how honored she was by receiving us.

profoundadjectiveUS /proʊˈfaʊnd/

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.

receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading Her holiness was pleased to say how honored she was by receiving us.

reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.

resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.

sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading She was greatly interested in comparing the stalwart figures of our sailors with the less vigorous frames of the Atvatabarese.

sayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading Her holiness was pleased to say how honored she was by receiving us.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Her holiness was pleased to say how honored she was by receiving us.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.

stalwartadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːlwərt/

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading She was greatly interested in comparing the stalwart figures of our sailors with the less vigorous frames of the Atvatabarese.

STORYnounUS /ˈstɔːri/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE GODDESS LEARNS THE STORY OF THE OUTER WORLD.

strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE GODDESS LEARNS THE STORY OF THE OUTER WORLD.

themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Her holiness was pleased to say how honored she was by receiving us.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Our advent in Atvatabar had created a profound impression upon the people, and she was no less curious to see us and learn from our own lips the story of the outer world.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

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

From this reading Her holiness was pleased to say how honored she was by receiving us.

vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading She was greatly interested in comparing the stalwart figures of our sailors with the less vigorous frames of the Atvatabarese.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Her holiness was pleased to say how honored she was by receiving us.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.

whosedeterminerUS /huːz/

belonging to which person

From this reading It could not be expected that men who handled objects and carried themselves in a land where gravity was reduced to a minimum could be so vigorous as men who belonged to a land of enormous gravity, whose resistance to human activity developed great strength of bone and muscle.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading She was greatly interested in comparing the stalwart figures of our sailors with the less vigorous frames of the Atvatabarese.

WORLDnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading THE GODDESS LEARNS THE STORY OF THE OUTER WORLD.

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How to work through The Goddess of Atvatabar section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

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    Choose one of the 40 chapters of The Goddess of Atvatabar to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in The Goddess of Atvatabar

Words and structures a reader meets early in The Goddess of Atvatabar, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Introduction
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Goddess of Atvatabar; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Proper
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Goddess of Atvatabar; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Explanation
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Goddess of Atvatabar; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Position
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Goddess of Atvatabar; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.