Chapter 16 of The Golden Skull is here in full — 180 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 16 of The Golden Skull is here in full — 180 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Flying Spears "Just like the old saying," Rick observed. "Birds of a feather flock together. A crooked Filipino, a crooked American, and a crazy Ifugao are now in conference. And what is the conference about?" "They talk about who wins next World Series," Chahda suggested brightly.
Chapter 16 of The Golden Skull is here in full — 180 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/36 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
with brightness
From this reading “"They talk about who wins next World Series," Chahda suggested brightly.”
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading “A crooked Filipino, a crooked American, and a crazy Ifugao are now in conference.”
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading “A crooked Filipino, a crooked American, and a crazy Ifugao are now in conference.”
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading “"Birds of a feather flock together.”
a native or inhabitant of the Philippines
From this reading “A crooked Filipino, a crooked American, and a crazy Ifugao are now in conference.”
a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)
From this reading “Flying Spears "Just like the old saying," Rick observed.”
plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading “Flying Spears "Just like the old saying," Rick observed.”
plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)
From this reading “"They talk about who wins next World Series," Chahda suggested brightly.”
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.
to consider or examine in speech or writing
In this reading “"They talk about who wins next World Series," Chahda suggested brightly.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Birds of a feather flock together.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading And what is the conference about?"
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading A crooked Filipino, a crooked American, and a crazy Ifugao are now in conference.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A crooked Filipino, a crooked American, and a crazy Ifugao are now in conference.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A crooked Filipino, a crooked American, and a crazy Ifugao are now in conference.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading "Birds of a feather flock together.
with brightness
From this reading "They talk about who wins next World Series," Chahda suggested brightly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They talk about who wins next World Series," Chahda suggested brightly.
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading A crooked Filipino, a crooked American, and a crazy Ifugao are now in conference.
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading A crooked Filipino, a crooked American, and a crazy Ifugao are now in conference.
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading A crooked Filipino, a crooked American, and a crazy Ifugao are now in conference.
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading "Birds of a feather flock together.
a native or inhabitant of the Philippines
From this reading A crooked Filipino, a crooked American, and a crazy Ifugao are now in conference.
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading "Birds of a feather flock together.
moving swiftly
From this reading Flying Spears "Just like the old saying," Rick observed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A crooked Filipino, a crooked American, and a crazy Ifugao are now in conference.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A crooked Filipino, a crooked American, and a crazy Ifugao are now in conference.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And what is the conference about?"
and nothing more
From this reading Flying Spears "Just like the old saying," Rick observed.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Flying Spears "Just like the old saying," Rick observed.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "They talk about who wins next World Series," Chahda suggested brightly.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A crooked Filipino, a crooked American, and a crazy Ifugao are now in conference.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Flying Spears "Just like the old saying," Rick observed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Birds of a feather flock together.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Flying Spears "Just like the old saying," Rick observed.
a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)
From this reading Flying Spears "Just like the old saying," Rick observed.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Flying Spears "Just like the old saying," Rick observed.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading "They talk about who wins next World Series," Chahda suggested brightly.
plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading Flying Spears "Just like the old saying," Rick observed.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "They talk about who wins next World Series," Chahda suggested brightly.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "They talk about who wins next World Series," Chahda suggested brightly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Flying Spears "Just like the old saying," Rick observed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They talk about who wins next World Series," Chahda suggested brightly.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "Birds of a feather flock together.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And what is the conference about?"
which person or people
From this reading "They talk about who wins next World Series," Chahda suggested brightly.
plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)
From this reading "They talk about who wins next World Series," Chahda suggested brightly.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "They talk about who wins next World Series," Chahda suggested brightly.
Chapter 16 of The Golden Skull by Harold L. (Harold Leland) Goodwin holds 180 sentences, grouped into 36 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.
Chapter 16 holds 180 sentences of The Golden Skull, unabridged, divided into 36 reading sections.
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