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The Manatitlans

Chapter XIII

Chapter 13 of The Manatitlans is here in full — 107 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”
After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.
But a second elapsed before the tympanum reëchoed in cheery tones of salutation the voice of our expected visitor.
Our attention attracted to the field of magnifying reflection, discovered a coterie of animalculans, of nearly the same size, grouped about the speaker.
With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.
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The Manatitlans

Chapter XIII

Chapter 13 of The Manatitlans is here in full — 107 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/21 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”
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After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.
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But a second elapsed before the tympanum reëchoed in cheery tones of salutation the voice of our expected visitor.
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Our attention attracted to the field of magnifying reflection, discovered a coterie of animalculans, of nearly the same size, grouped about the speaker.
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With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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aptitude noun US /ˈæptətuːd/

inherent ability

From this reading “The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.””

coterie noun US /ˈkoʊtəri/

an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose

From this reading “Our attention attracted to the field of magnifying reflection, discovered a coterie of animalculans, of nearly the same size, grouped about the speaker.”

falcon noun US /ˈfælkən/

diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight

From this reading “After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.”

magnifying verb US /ˈmæɡnəfaɪɪŋ/

-ing form of “magnify” — increase in size, volume or significance

From this reading “Our attention attracted to the field of magnifying reflection, discovered a coterie of animalculans, of nearly the same size, grouped about the speaker.”

poise verb US /pɔɪz/

be motionless, in suspension

From this reading “After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.”

realizes verb US /ˈriːəlaɪzɪz/

third-person singular of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading “With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.”

tympanum noun US /ˈtɪmpənəm/

the main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear

From this reading “But a second elapsed before the tympanum reëchoed in cheery tones of salutation the voice of our expected visitor.”

untold adjective US /ənˈtoʊld/

too much to be measured

From this reading “With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.”

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.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

eventful day adjective + noun

In this reading “The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.””

audience chamber noun + noun

In this reading “The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.””

same size adjective + noun

In this reading “Our attention attracted to the field of magnifying reflection, discovered a coterie of animalculans, of nearly the same size, grouped about the speaker.”

expected visitor adjective + noun

In this reading “But a second elapsed before the tympanum reëchoed in cheery tones of salutation the voice of our expected visitor.”

appeared at verb + particle counted as “appear at”

In this reading “After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.”

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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 After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Our attention attracted to the field of magnifying reflection, discovered a coterie of animalculans, of nearly the same size, grouped about the speaker.

addressedadjectiveUS /əˈdrest/

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.

Afferens

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From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.

AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.

agesnounUS /ˈeɪdʒəz/

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”

animalculan

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From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”

animalculans

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From this reading Our attention attracted to the field of magnifying reflection, discovered a coterie of animalculans, of nearly the same size, grouped about the speaker.

appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.

aptitudenounUS /ˈæptətuːd/

inherent ability

From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”

Arcos

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From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.

attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Our attention attracted to the field of magnifying reflection, discovered a coterie of animalculans, of nearly the same size, grouped about the speaker.

attractedverbUS /əˈtræktɪd/

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading Our attention attracted to the field of magnifying reflection, discovered a coterie of animalculans, of nearly the same size, grouped about the speaker.

audiencenounUS /ˈɑːdiəns/

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”

auriculum

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From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”

awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/

expected hopefully

From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But a second elapsed before the tympanum reëchoed in cheery tones of salutation the voice of our expected visitor.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But a second elapsed before the tympanum reëchoed in cheery tones of salutation the voice of our expected visitor.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”

cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.

chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”

cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading But a second elapsed before the tympanum reëchoed in cheery tones of salutation the voice of our expected visitor.

Cleorita

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From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”

comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”

communionnounUS /kəˈmjuːnjən/

the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist

From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.

Correliana

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From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”

Correliana's

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

From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.

coterienounUS /ˈkoʊtəri/

an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose

From this reading Our attention attracted to the field of magnifying reflection, discovered a coterie of animalculans, of nearly the same size, grouped about the speaker.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

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

From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.

couriernounUS /ˈkɜːriər/

a person who carries a message

From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.

dawnnounUS /dɔːn/

the first light of day

From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”

dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/

devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose

From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”

delayverbUS /dɪˈleɪ/

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.

descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.

developingadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpɪŋ/

relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply

From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”

directverbUS /dərˈekt/

command with authority

From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.

discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Our attention attracted to the field of magnifying reflection, discovered a coterie of animalculans, of nearly the same size, grouped about the speaker.

Dosch

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From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”

downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/

extending or moving from a higher to a lower place

From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.

elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading But a second elapsed before the tympanum reëchoed in cheery tones of salutation the voice of our expected visitor.

errantes

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

From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.

eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/

full of events or incidents

From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”

expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/

belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.

expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading But a second elapsed before the tympanum reëchoed in cheery tones of salutation the voice of our expected visitor.

facenounUS /feɪs/

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.

falconnounUS /ˈfælkən/

diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight

From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.

familynounUS /ˈfæməli/

a social unit living together

From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”

fieldnounUS /fiːld/

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Our attention attracted to the field of magnifying reflection, discovered a coterie of animalculans, of nearly the same size, grouped about the speaker.

followsverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊz/

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.

ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.

FournounUS /fɔːr/

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.

gigantes

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

From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.

groupedadjectiveUS /ɡruːpt/

arranged into groups

From this reading Our attention attracted to the field of magnifying reflection, discovered a coterie of animalculans, of nearly the same size, grouped about the speaker.

happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”

housenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”

immortalitynounUS /ˌɪmɔːrˈtælɪti/

the quality or state of being immortal

From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.

impartverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrt/

transmit (knowledge or skills)

From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”

inclinenounUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪn/

an elevated geological formation

From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.

includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”

introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/

the act of beginning something new

From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.

magnifyingverbUS /ˈmæɡnəfaɪɪŋ/

-ing form of “magnify” — increase in size, volume or significance

From this reading Our attention attracted to the field of magnifying reflection, discovered a coterie of animalculans, of nearly the same size, grouped about the speaker.

Manatitla

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From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”

Manito's

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From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”

morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”

morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/

possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.

nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Our attention attracted to the field of magnifying reflection, discovered a coterie of animalculans, of nearly the same size, grouped about the speaker.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading But a second elapsed before the tympanum reëchoed in cheery tones of salutation the voice of our expected visitor.

Oviata

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From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”

patientnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənt/

a person who requires medical care

From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.

perchnounUS /pɜːrtʃ/

support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)

From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.

poiseverbUS /pɔɪz/

be motionless, in suspension

From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.

powersnounUS /ˈpaʊərz/

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”

prætor

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From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”

racenounUS /reɪs/

any competition

From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.

realizesverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪz/

third-person singular of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.

reflectionnounUS /rɪˈflekʃən/

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Our attention attracted to the field of magnifying reflection, discovered a coterie of animalculans, of nearly the same size, grouped about the speaker.

reëchoed

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From this reading But a second elapsed before the tympanum reëchoed in cheery tones of salutation the voice of our expected visitor.

salutationnoun

an act of honor or courteous recognition

From this reading But a second elapsed before the tympanum reëchoed in cheery tones of salutation the voice of our expected visitor.

saluteverbUS /səˈluːt/

propose a toast to

From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading Our attention attracted to the field of magnifying reflection, discovered a coterie of animalculans, of nearly the same size, grouped about the speaker.

scientiam

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From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.

secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading But a second elapsed before the tympanum reëchoed in cheery tones of salutation the voice of our expected visitor.

shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.

sizenounUS /saɪz/

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading Our attention attracted to the field of magnifying reflection, discovered a coterie of animalculans, of nearly the same size, grouped about the speaker.

sourcenounUS /sɔːrs/

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.

speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/

someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading Our attention attracted to the field of magnifying reflection, discovered a coterie of animalculans, of nearly the same size, grouped about the speaker.

succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/

coming after or following

From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”

swiftadjectiveUS /swɪft/

moving very fast

From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”

tonesnounUS /toʊnz/

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading But a second elapsed before the tympanum reëchoed in cheery tones of salutation the voice of our expected visitor.

tympano-microscope

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From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”

tympanumnounUS /ˈtɪmpənəm/

the main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear

From this reading But a second elapsed before the tympanum reëchoed in cheery tones of salutation the voice of our expected visitor.

untoldadjectiveUS /ənˈtoʊld/

too much to be measured

From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

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

From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.

visitornounUS /ˈvɪzɪtər/

someone who visits

From this reading But a second elapsed before the tympanum reëchoed in cheery tones of salutation the voice of our expected visitor.

voicenounUS /vɔɪs/

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading But a second elapsed before the tympanum reëchoed in cheery tones of salutation the voice of our expected visitor.

waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”

wristnounUS /rɪst/

a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones

From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.

yourspronounUS /jʊrz/

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.

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Manatitlans
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Record
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