Chapter 11 of The Great Green Diamond is here in full — 142 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XI
Chapter 11 of The Great Green Diamond is here in full — 142 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
AJEEB SEES BURT. “You had better answer my question,” said the detective, with a pleasant smile. Zulima hesitated. “This Ajeeb is a high priest, and does not shed human blood,” she said finally. Burt had his doubts on the subject, but did not give them expression.
Chapter 11 of The Great Green Diamond is here in full — 142 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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English psychologist whose studies of twins were later said to have used fabricated data (1883-1971)
From this reading “AJEEB SEES BURT.”
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading ““You had better answer my question,” said the detective, with a pleasant smile.”
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading “Burt had his doubts on the subject, but did not give them expression.”
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading ““This Ajeeb is a high priest, and does not shed human blood,” she said finally.”
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading “Zulima hesitated.”
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading ““This Ajeeb is a high priest, and does not shed human blood,” she said finally.”
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading “AJEEB SEES BURT.”
get rid of
From this reading ““This Ajeeb is a high priest, and does not shed human blood,” she said finally.”
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a preeminent authority or major proponent of a movement or doctrine
In this reading ““This Ajeeb is a high priest, and does not shed human blood,” she said finally.”
In this reading ““This Ajeeb is a high priest, and does not shed human blood,” she said finally.”
In this reading “Burt had his doubts on the subject, but did not give them expression.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “You had better answer my question,” said the detective, with a pleasant smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AJEEB SEES BURT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “This Ajeeb is a high priest, and does not shed human blood,” she said finally.
react verbally
From this reading “You had better answer my question,” said the detective, with a pleasant smile.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “You had better answer my question,” said the detective, with a pleasant smile.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading “This Ajeeb is a high priest, and does not shed human blood,” she said finally.
English psychologist whose studies of twins were later said to have used fabricated data (1883-1971)
From this reading AJEEB SEES BURT.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Burt had his doubts on the subject, but did not give them expression.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading “You had better answer my question,” said the detective, with a pleasant smile.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Burt had his doubts on the subject, but did not give them expression.
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This Ajeeb is a high priest, and does not shed human blood,” she said finally.
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Burt had his doubts on the subject, but did not give them expression.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Burt had his doubts on the subject, but did not give them expression.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading “This Ajeeb is a high priest, and does not shed human blood,” she said finally.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Burt had his doubts on the subject, but did not give them expression.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “You had better answer my question,” said the detective, with a pleasant smile.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Zulima hesitated.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “This Ajeeb is a high priest, and does not shed human blood,” she said finally.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Burt had his doubts on the subject, but did not give them expression.
characteristic of humanity
From this reading “This Ajeeb is a high priest, and does not shed human blood,” she said finally.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This Ajeeb is a high priest, and does not shed human blood,” she said finally.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “You had better answer my question,” said the detective, with a pleasant smile.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “This Ajeeb is a high priest, and does not shed human blood,” she said finally.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Burt had his doubts on the subject, but did not give them expression.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading “You had better answer my question,” said the detective, with a pleasant smile.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading “This Ajeeb is a high priest, and does not shed human blood,” she said finally.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “You had better answer my question,” said the detective, with a pleasant smile.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You had better answer my question,” said the detective, with a pleasant smile.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading AJEEB SEES BURT.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “This Ajeeb is a high priest, and does not shed human blood,” she said finally.
get rid of
From this reading “This Ajeeb is a high priest, and does not shed human blood,” she said finally.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading “You had better answer my question,” said the detective, with a pleasant smile.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Burt had his doubts on the subject, but did not give them expression.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “You had better answer my question,” said the detective, with a pleasant smile.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Burt had his doubts on the subject, but did not give them expression.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This Ajeeb is a high priest, and does not shed human blood,” she said finally.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “You had better answer my question,” said the detective, with a pleasant smile.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You had better answer my question,” said the detective, with a pleasant smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Zulima hesitated.
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