Chapter 9 of The Great Diamond Hoax is here in full — 78 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 9 of The Great Diamond Hoax is here in full — 78 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
NEPHEW OF CELEBRATED ENGLISH LEADER TAKES HAND IN CONSPIRACY, AND ALSO FIGURES IN AMUSING NEAR-DUEL. I did not return to California after my visit to the seat of war until late in the month of July, 1862. Everything seemed in regular shape for outfitting a privateer. But again the Comstock Lode interfered. Speculation was fast and furious.
Chapter 9 of The Great Diamond Hoax is here in full — 78 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading “I did not return to California after my visit to the seat of war until late in the month of July, 1862.”
widely known and esteemed
From this reading “NEPHEW OF CELEBRATED ENGLISH LEADER TAKES HAND IN CONSPIRACY, AND ALSO FIGURES IN AMUSING NEAR-DUEL.”
United States reformer who led moral crusades against art and literature that he considered obscene (1844-1915)
From this reading “But again the Comstock Lode interfered.”
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading “NEPHEW OF CELEBRATED ENGLISH LEADER TAKES HAND IN CONSPIRACY, AND ALSO FIGURES IN AMUSING NEAR-DUEL.”
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading “But again the Comstock Lode interfered.”
a deposit of valuable ore occurring within definite boundaries separating it from surrounding rocks
From this reading “But again the Comstock Lode interfered.”
the act of renovating and fitting out a ship
From this reading “Everything seemed in regular shape for outfitting a privateer.”
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading “Speculation was fast and furious.”
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From this reading I did not return to California after my visit to the seat of war until late in the month of July, 1862.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Everything seemed in regular shape for outfitting a privateer.
later than; following
From this reading I did not return to California after my visit to the seat of war until late in the month of July, 1862.
anew
From this reading But again the Comstock Lode interfered.
in addition
From this reading NEPHEW OF CELEBRATED ENGLISH LEADER TAKES HAND IN CONSPIRACY, AND ALSO FIGURES IN AMUSING NEAR-DUEL.
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading NEPHEW OF CELEBRATED ENGLISH LEADER TAKES HAND IN CONSPIRACY, AND ALSO FIGURES IN AMUSING NEAR-DUEL.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NEPHEW OF CELEBRATED ENGLISH LEADER TAKES HAND IN CONSPIRACY, AND ALSO FIGURES IN AMUSING NEAR-DUEL.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But again the Comstock Lode interfered.
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading I did not return to California after my visit to the seat of war until late in the month of July, 1862.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading NEPHEW OF CELEBRATED ENGLISH LEADER TAKES HAND IN CONSPIRACY, AND ALSO FIGURES IN AMUSING NEAR-DUEL.
United States reformer who led moral crusades against art and literature that he considered obscene (1844-1915)
From this reading But again the Comstock Lode interfered.
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading NEPHEW OF CELEBRATED ENGLISH LEADER TAKES HAND IN CONSPIRACY, AND ALSO FIGURES IN AMUSING NEAR-DUEL.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not return to California after my visit to the seat of war until late in the month of July, 1862.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading NEPHEW OF CELEBRATED ENGLISH LEADER TAKES HAND IN CONSPIRACY, AND ALSO FIGURES IN AMUSING NEAR-DUEL.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything seemed in regular shape for outfitting a privateer.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Speculation was fast and furious.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading NEPHEW OF CELEBRATED ENGLISH LEADER TAKES HAND IN CONSPIRACY, AND ALSO FIGURES IN AMUSING NEAR-DUEL.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Everything seemed in regular shape for outfitting a privateer.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Speculation was fast and furious.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading NEPHEW OF CELEBRATED ENGLISH LEADER TAKES HAND IN CONSPIRACY, AND ALSO FIGURES IN AMUSING NEAR-DUEL.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I did not return to California after my visit to the seat of war until late in the month of July, 1862.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NEPHEW OF CELEBRATED ENGLISH LEADER TAKES HAND IN CONSPIRACY, AND ALSO FIGURES IN AMUSING NEAR-DUEL.
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading But again the Comstock Lode interfered.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading I did not return to California after my visit to the seat of war until late in the month of July, 1862.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading I did not return to California after my visit to the seat of war until late in the month of July, 1862.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading NEPHEW OF CELEBRATED ENGLISH LEADER TAKES HAND IN CONSPIRACY, AND ALSO FIGURES IN AMUSING NEAR-DUEL.
a deposit of valuable ore occurring within definite boundaries separating it from surrounding rocks
From this reading But again the Comstock Lode interfered.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading I did not return to California after my visit to the seat of war until late in the month of July, 1862.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I did not return to California after my visit to the seat of war until late in the month of July, 1862.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NEPHEW OF CELEBRATED ENGLISH LEADER TAKES HAND IN CONSPIRACY, AND ALSO FIGURES IN AMUSING NEAR-DUEL.
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading NEPHEW OF CELEBRATED ENGLISH LEADER TAKES HAND IN CONSPIRACY, AND ALSO FIGURES IN AMUSING NEAR-DUEL.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I did not return to California after my visit to the seat of war until late in the month of July, 1862.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEPHEW OF CELEBRATED ENGLISH LEADER TAKES HAND IN CONSPIRACY, AND ALSO FIGURES IN AMUSING NEAR-DUEL.
the act of renovating and fitting out a ship
From this reading Everything seemed in regular shape for outfitting a privateer.
an officer or crew member of a privateer
From this reading Everything seemed in regular shape for outfitting a privateer.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Everything seemed in regular shape for outfitting a privateer.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I did not return to California after my visit to the seat of war until late in the month of July, 1862.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading I did not return to California after my visit to the seat of war until late in the month of July, 1862.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Everything seemed in regular shape for outfitting a privateer.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Everything seemed in regular shape for outfitting a privateer.
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Speculation was fast and furious.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading NEPHEW OF CELEBRATED ENGLISH LEADER TAKES HAND IN CONSPIRACY, AND ALSO FIGURES IN AMUSING NEAR-DUEL.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I did not return to California after my visit to the seat of war until late in the month of July, 1862.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I did not return to California after my visit to the seat of war until late in the month of July, 1862.
up to a particular time
From this reading I did not return to California after my visit to the seat of war until late in the month of July, 1862.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I did not return to California after my visit to the seat of war until late in the month of July, 1862.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading I did not return to California after my visit to the seat of war until late in the month of July, 1862.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Speculation was fast and furious.
Chapter 9 of The Great Diamond Hoax by Asbury Harpending holds 78 sentences, grouped into 16 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 9 holds 78 sentences of The Great Diamond Hoax, unabridged, divided into 16 reading sections.
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