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The Gold-Seekers: A Tale of California

Chapter I

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AUTHOR OF "PRAIRIE FLOWER," THE "TIGER-SLAYER," ETC.
158, FLEET STREET.
PREFACE.
The "Gold-Seekers" must be regarded as forming the connecting link between the "Tiger-Slayer" and the "Indian Chief," the concluding volume of this series.
It must not be forgotten that the author is dealing with real characters, and that the hero lived and died in the way hereafter to be described; and the three volumes may be considered a life-history of a very remarkable man.
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The Gold-Seekers: A Tale of California

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The Gold-Seekers: A Tale of California is here in full — 746 sentences across 150 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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AUTHOR OF "PRAIRIE FLOWER," THE "TIGER-SLAYER," ETC.
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158, FLEET STREET.
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PREFACE.
/ˈprefəs/
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The "Gold-Seekers" must be regarded as forming the connecting link between the "Tiger-Slayer" and the "Indian Chief," the concluding volume of this series.
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It must not be forgotten that the author is dealing with real characters, and that the hero lived and died in the way hereafter to be described; and the three volumes may be considered a life-history of a very remarkable man.

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concluding adjective US /kənˈkluːdɪŋ/

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading “The "Gold-Seekers" must be regarded as forming the connecting link between the "Tiger-Slayer" and the "Indian Chief," the concluding volume of this series.”

connecting verb US /kəˈnektɪŋ/

-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

From this reading “The "Gold-Seekers" must be regarded as forming the connecting link between the "Tiger-Slayer" and the "Indian Chief," the concluding volume of this series.”

dealing noun US /ˈdiːlɪŋ/

method or manner of conduct in relation to others

From this reading “It must not be forgotten that the author is dealing with real characters, and that the hero lived and died in the way hereafter to be described; and the three volumes may be considered a life-history of a very remarkable man.”

forming verb US /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading “The "Gold-Seekers" must be regarded as forming the connecting link between the "Tiger-Slayer" and the "Indian Chief," the concluding volume of this series.”

hereafter adverb US /hɪˈræftər/

in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.

From this reading “It must not be forgotten that the author is dealing with real characters, and that the hero lived and died in the way hereafter to be described; and the three volumes may be considered a life-history of a very remarkable man.”

link verb US /lɪŋk/

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading “The "Gold-Seekers" must be regarded as forming the connecting link between the "Tiger-Slayer" and the "Indian Chief," the concluding volume of this series.”

prairie noun US /ˈpreri/

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading “AUTHOR OF "PRAIRIE FLOWER," THE "TIGER-SLAYER," ETC.”

preface noun US /ˈprefəs/

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading “PREFACE.”

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.

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link between verb + particle

In this reading “The "Gold-Seekers" must be regarded as forming the connecting link between the "Tiger-Slayer" and the "Indian Chief," the concluding volume of this series.”

real characters adjective + noun counted as “real character”

In this reading “It must not be forgotten that the author is dealing with real characters, and that the hero lived and died in the way hereafter to be described; and the three volumes may be considered a life-history of a very remarkable man.”

three volumes noun + noun counted as “three volume”

In this reading “It must not be forgotten that the author is dealing with real characters, and that the hero lived and died in the way hereafter to be described; and the three volumes may be considered a life-history of a very remarkable man.”

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158

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From this reading 158, FLEET STREET.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading It must not be forgotten that the author is dealing with real characters, and that the hero lived and died in the way hereafter to be described; and the three volumes may be considered a life-history of a very remarkable man.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The "Gold-Seekers" must be regarded as forming the connecting link between the "Tiger-Slayer" and the "Indian Chief," the concluding volume of this series.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading The "Gold-Seekers" must be regarded as forming the connecting link between the "Tiger-Slayer" and the "Indian Chief," the concluding volume of this series.

AUTHORnounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "PRAIRIE FLOWER," THE "TIGER-SLAYER," ETC.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading The "Gold-Seekers" must be regarded as forming the connecting link between the "Tiger-Slayer" and the "Indian Chief," the concluding volume of this series.

betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The "Gold-Seekers" must be regarded as forming the connecting link between the "Tiger-Slayer" and the "Indian Chief," the concluding volume of this series.

charactersnounUS /ˈkærəktərz/

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading It must not be forgotten that the author is dealing with real characters, and that the hero lived and died in the way hereafter to be described; and the three volumes may be considered a life-history of a very remarkable man.

ChiefnounUS /tʃiːf/

a person who is in charge

From this reading The "Gold-Seekers" must be regarded as forming the connecting link between the "Tiger-Slayer" and the "Indian Chief," the concluding volume of this series.

concludingadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdɪŋ/

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading The "Gold-Seekers" must be regarded as forming the connecting link between the "Tiger-Slayer" and the "Indian Chief," the concluding volume of this series.

connectingverbUS /kəˈnektɪŋ/

-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

From this reading The "Gold-Seekers" must be regarded as forming the connecting link between the "Tiger-Slayer" and the "Indian Chief," the concluding volume of this series.

consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/

carefully weighed

From this reading It must not be forgotten that the author is dealing with real characters, and that the hero lived and died in the way hereafter to be described; and the three volumes may be considered a life-history of a very remarkable man.

dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/

method or manner of conduct in relation to others

From this reading It must not be forgotten that the author is dealing with real characters, and that the hero lived and died in the way hereafter to be described; and the three volumes may be considered a life-history of a very remarkable man.

describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading It must not be forgotten that the author is dealing with real characters, and that the hero lived and died in the way hereafter to be described; and the three volumes may be considered a life-history of a very remarkable man.

diedverbUS /daɪd/

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading It must not be forgotten that the author is dealing with real characters, and that the hero lived and died in the way hereafter to be described; and the three volumes may be considered a life-history of a very remarkable man.

ETC

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "PRAIRIE FLOWER," THE "TIGER-SLAYER," ETC.

FLEETnounUS /fliːt/

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading 158, FLEET STREET.

FLOWERnounUS /ˈflaʊər/

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading AUTHOR OF "PRAIRIE FLOWER," THE "TIGER-SLAYER," ETC.

forgottenadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɑːt.n̩/

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading It must not be forgotten that the author is dealing with real characters, and that the hero lived and died in the way hereafter to be described; and the three volumes may be considered a life-history of a very remarkable man.

formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading The "Gold-Seekers" must be regarded as forming the connecting link between the "Tiger-Slayer" and the "Indian Chief," the concluding volume of this series.

Gold-Seekers

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

From this reading The "Gold-Seekers" must be regarded as forming the connecting link between the "Tiger-Slayer" and the "Indian Chief," the concluding volume of this series.

hereafteradverbUS /hɪˈræftər/

in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.

From this reading It must not be forgotten that the author is dealing with real characters, and that the hero lived and died in the way hereafter to be described; and the three volumes may be considered a life-history of a very remarkable man.

heronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading It must not be forgotten that the author is dealing with real characters, and that the hero lived and died in the way hereafter to be described; and the three volumes may be considered a life-history of a very remarkable man.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading It must not be forgotten that the author is dealing with real characters, and that the hero lived and died in the way hereafter to be described; and the three volumes may be considered a life-history of a very remarkable man.

IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading The "Gold-Seekers" must be regarded as forming the connecting link between the "Tiger-Slayer" and the "Indian Chief," the concluding volume of this series.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading It must not be forgotten that the author is dealing with real characters, and that the hero lived and died in the way hereafter to be described; and the three volumes may be considered a life-history of a very remarkable man.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It must not be forgotten that the author is dealing with real characters, and that the hero lived and died in the way hereafter to be described; and the three volumes may be considered a life-history of a very remarkable man.

life-history

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

From this reading It must not be forgotten that the author is dealing with real characters, and that the hero lived and died in the way hereafter to be described; and the three volumes may be considered a life-history of a very remarkable man.

linkverbUS /lɪŋk/

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading The "Gold-Seekers" must be regarded as forming the connecting link between the "Tiger-Slayer" and the "Indian Chief," the concluding volume of this series.

livedverbUS /lɪvd/

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading It must not be forgotten that the author is dealing with real characters, and that the hero lived and died in the way hereafter to be described; and the three volumes may be considered a life-history of a very remarkable man.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It must not be forgotten that the author is dealing with real characters, and that the hero lived and died in the way hereafter to be described; and the three volumes may be considered a life-history of a very remarkable man.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It must not be forgotten that the author is dealing with real characters, and that the hero lived and died in the way hereafter to be described; and the three volumes may be considered a life-history of a very remarkable man.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The "Gold-Seekers" must be regarded as forming the connecting link between the "Tiger-Slayer" and the "Indian Chief," the concluding volume of this series.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It must not be forgotten that the author is dealing with real characters, and that the hero lived and died in the way hereafter to be described; and the three volumes may be considered a life-history of a very remarkable man.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF "PRAIRIE FLOWER," THE "TIGER-SLAYER," ETC.

PRAIRIEnounUS /ˈpreri/

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading AUTHOR OF "PRAIRIE FLOWER," THE "TIGER-SLAYER," ETC.

PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading PREFACE.

realadjectiveUS /riːl/

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading It must not be forgotten that the author is dealing with real characters, and that the hero lived and died in the way hereafter to be described; and the three volumes may be considered a life-history of a very remarkable man.

regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading The "Gold-Seekers" must be regarded as forming the connecting link between the "Tiger-Slayer" and the "Indian Chief," the concluding volume of this series.

remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/

unusual or striking

From this reading It must not be forgotten that the author is dealing with real characters, and that the hero lived and died in the way hereafter to be described; and the three volumes may be considered a life-history of a very remarkable man.

seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading The "Gold-Seekers" must be regarded as forming the connecting link between the "Tiger-Slayer" and the "Indian Chief," the concluding volume of this series.

STREETnounUS /striːt/

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading 158, FLEET STREET.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It must not be forgotten that the author is dealing with real characters, and that the hero lived and died in the way hereafter to be described; and the three volumes may be considered a life-history of a very remarkable man.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "PRAIRIE FLOWER," THE "TIGER-SLAYER," ETC.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The "Gold-Seekers" must be regarded as forming the connecting link between the "Tiger-Slayer" and the "Indian Chief," the concluding volume of this series.

threenounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading It must not be forgotten that the author is dealing with real characters, and that the hero lived and died in the way hereafter to be described; and the three volumes may be considered a life-history of a very remarkable man.

TIGER-SLAYER

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "PRAIRIE FLOWER," THE "TIGER-SLAYER," ETC.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading It must not be forgotten that the author is dealing with real characters, and that the hero lived and died in the way hereafter to be described; and the three volumes may be considered a life-history of a very remarkable man.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading It must not be forgotten that the author is dealing with real characters, and that the hero lived and died in the way hereafter to be described; and the three volumes may be considered a life-history of a very remarkable man.

volumenounUS /ˈvɑːljuːm/

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading The "Gold-Seekers" must be regarded as forming the connecting link between the "Tiger-Slayer" and the "Indian Chief," the concluding volume of this series.

volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading It must not be forgotten that the author is dealing with real characters, and that the hero lived and died in the way hereafter to be described; and the three volumes may be considered a life-history of a very remarkable man.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It must not be forgotten that the author is dealing with real characters, and that the hero lived and died in the way hereafter to be described; and the three volumes may be considered a life-history of a very remarkable man.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading It must not be forgotten that the author is dealing with real characters, and that the hero lived and died in the way hereafter to be described; and the three volumes may be considered a life-history of a very remarkable man.

Chapter 1 of The Gold-Seekers: A Tale of California by Gustave Aimard holds 746 sentences, grouped into 150 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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Author
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