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The Mouthpiece of Zitu
The Mouthpiece of Zitu

Chapter XII

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ON THE WINGS OF AZIL The end of the month following the election found Croft beginning to carry out his material plans.
Robur coming to Zitra for the inauguration of Jadgor, bringing Gaya and Naia with him--the latter at Lakkon's request--found time to insist that Jason return to Himyra at once, and institute the work they had before discussed.
Nor to tell the truth was Croft in any way loath.
Indeed work was what he craved, rather than a life such as for the past two weeks he had found himself compelled to live in the Zitran pyramid.
In addition he felt that the atmosphere of Zitra would be subtly changed once Jadgor was upon the ground, while in Aphur with Robur, his friend and collaborator in his endeavors, the course of his plans would be cleared.
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The Mouthpiece of Zitu

Chapter XII

Chapter 12 of The Mouthpiece of Zitu is here in full — 158 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/31 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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ON THE WINGS OF AZIL The end of the month following the election found Croft beginning to carry out his material plans.
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Robur coming to Zitra for the inauguration of Jadgor, bringing Gaya and Naia with him--the latter at Lakkon's request--found time to insist that Jason return to Himyra at once, and institute the work they had before discussed.
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Nor to tell the truth was Croft in any way loath.
/nɔːr tuː tel ðə truːθ wɑːz krɔːft ɪn ˈeni weɪ loʊθ/
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Indeed work was what he craved, rather than a life such as for the past two weeks he had found himself compelled to live in the Zitran pyramid.
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In addition he felt that the atmosphere of Zitra would be subtly changed once Jadgor was upon the ground, while in Aphur with Robur, his friend and collaborator in his endeavors, the course of his plans would be cleared.

Learner Dictionary

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.

collaborator noun US /kəˈlæbəreɪtər/

someone who assists in a plot

From this reading “In addition he felt that the atmosphere of Zitra would be subtly changed once Jadgor was upon the ground, while in Aphur with Robur, his friend and collaborator in his endeavors, the course of his plans would be cleared.”

craved adjective US /kreɪvd/

wanted intensely

From this reading “Indeed work was what he craved, rather than a life such as for the past two weeks he had found himself compelled to live in the Zitran pyramid.”

Croft noun US /krɔːft/

a small farm worked by a crofter

From this reading “ON THE WINGS OF AZIL The end of the month following the election found Croft beginning to carry out his material plans.”

endeavors noun US /ɪnˈdevərz/

plural of “endeavor” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading “In addition he felt that the atmosphere of Zitra would be subtly changed once Jadgor was upon the ground, while in Aphur with Robur, his friend and collaborator in his endeavors, the course of his plans would be cleared.”

inauguration noun US /ɪˌnɔːɡjərˈeɪʃən/

the act of starting a new operation or practice

From this reading “Robur coming to Zitra for the inauguration of Jadgor, bringing Gaya and Naia with him--the latter at Lakkon's request--found time to insist that Jason return to Himyra at once, and institute the work they had before discussed.”

loath adjective US /loʊθ/

unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

From this reading “Nor to tell the truth was Croft in any way loath.”

pyramid verb US /ˈpɪrəmɪd/

enlarge one's holdings on an exchange on a continued rise by using paper profits as margin to buy additional amounts

From this reading “Indeed work was what he craved, rather than a life such as for the past two weeks he had found himself compelled to live in the Zitran pyramid.”

subtly adverb US /ˈsʌtəli/

in a subtle manner

From this reading “In addition he felt that the atmosphere of Zitra would be subtly changed once Jadgor was upon the ground, while in Aphur with Robur, his friend and collaborator in his endeavors, the course of his plans would be cleared.”

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.

at once preposition + adverb

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

In this reading “Robur coming to Zitra for the inauguration of Jadgor, bringing Gaya and Naia with him--the latter at Lakkon's request--found time to insist that Jason return to Himyra at once, and institute the work they had before discussed.”

tell the truth verb + article + noun counted as “tell … truth”

In this reading “Nor to tell the truth was Croft in any way loath.”

two weeks noun + noun counted as “two week”

In this reading “Indeed work was what he craved, rather than a life such as for the past two weeks he had found himself compelled to live in the Zitran pyramid.”

In addition preposition + noun

In this reading “In addition he felt that the atmosphere of Zitra would be subtly changed once Jadgor was upon the ground, while in Aphur with Robur, his friend and collaborator in his endeavors, the course of his plans would be cleared.”

upon the ground preposition + article + noun counted as “upon … ground”

In this reading “In addition he felt that the atmosphere of Zitra would be subtly changed once Jadgor was upon the ground, while in Aphur with Robur, his friend and collaborator in his endeavors, the course of his plans would be cleared.”

carry out verb + adjective

put in effect

In this reading “ON THE WINGS OF AZIL The end of the month following the election found Croft beginning to carry out his material plans.”

any way adjective + noun

In this reading “Nor to tell the truth was Croft in any way loath.”

live in verb + particle

live in the house where one works

In this reading “Indeed work was what he craved, rather than a life such as for the past two weeks he had found himself compelled to live in the Zitran pyramid.”

All words in this reading · 89

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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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 Indeed work was what he craved, rather than a life such as for the past two weeks he had found himself compelled to live in the Zitran pyramid.

additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading In addition he felt that the atmosphere of Zitra would be subtly changed once Jadgor was upon the ground, while in Aphur with Robur, his friend and collaborator in his endeavors, the course of his plans would be cleared.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Robur coming to Zitra for the inauguration of Jadgor, bringing Gaya and Naia with him--the latter at Lakkon's request--found time to insist that Jason return to Himyra at once, and institute the work they had before discussed.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Nor to tell the truth was Croft in any way loath.

Aphur

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

From this reading In addition he felt that the atmosphere of Zitra would be subtly changed once Jadgor was upon the ground, while in Aphur with Robur, his friend and collaborator in his endeavors, the course of his plans would be cleared.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Indeed work was what he craved, rather than a life such as for the past two weeks he had found himself compelled to live in the Zitran pyramid.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Robur coming to Zitra for the inauguration of Jadgor, bringing Gaya and Naia with him--the latter at Lakkon's request--found time to insist that Jason return to Himyra at once, and institute the work they had before discussed.

atmospherenounUS /ˈætməsfɪr/

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading In addition he felt that the atmosphere of Zitra would be subtly changed once Jadgor was upon the ground, while in Aphur with Robur, his friend and collaborator in his endeavors, the course of his plans would be cleared.

AZIL

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

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF AZIL The end of the month following the election found Croft beginning to carry out his material plans.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading In addition he felt that the atmosphere of Zitra would be subtly changed once Jadgor was upon the ground, while in Aphur with Robur, his friend and collaborator in his endeavors, the course of his plans would be cleared.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Robur coming to Zitra for the inauguration of Jadgor, bringing Gaya and Naia with him--the latter at Lakkon's request--found time to insist that Jason return to Himyra at once, and institute the work they had before discussed.

beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF AZIL The end of the month following the election found Croft beginning to carry out his material plans.

bringingnounUS /ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading Robur coming to Zitra for the inauguration of Jadgor, bringing Gaya and Naia with him--the latter at Lakkon's request--found time to insist that Jason return to Himyra at once, and institute the work they had before discussed.

carryverbUS /ˈkæri/

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF AZIL The end of the month following the election found Croft beginning to carry out his material plans.

changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading In addition he felt that the atmosphere of Zitra would be subtly changed once Jadgor was upon the ground, while in Aphur with Robur, his friend and collaborator in his endeavors, the course of his plans would be cleared.

clearedadjectiveUS /klɪrd/

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading In addition he felt that the atmosphere of Zitra would be subtly changed once Jadgor was upon the ground, while in Aphur with Robur, his friend and collaborator in his endeavors, the course of his plans would be cleared.

collaboratornounUS /kəˈlæbəreɪtər/

someone who assists in a plot

From this reading In addition he felt that the atmosphere of Zitra would be subtly changed once Jadgor was upon the ground, while in Aphur with Robur, his friend and collaborator in his endeavors, the course of his plans would be cleared.

comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Robur coming to Zitra for the inauguration of Jadgor, bringing Gaya and Naia with him--the latter at Lakkon's request--found time to insist that Jason return to Himyra at once, and institute the work they had before discussed.

compelledverbUS /kəmˈpeld/

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading Indeed work was what he craved, rather than a life such as for the past two weeks he had found himself compelled to live in the Zitran pyramid.

coursenounUS /kɔːrs/

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading In addition he felt that the atmosphere of Zitra would be subtly changed once Jadgor was upon the ground, while in Aphur with Robur, his friend and collaborator in his endeavors, the course of his plans would be cleared.

cravedadjectiveUS /kreɪvd/

wanted intensely

From this reading Indeed work was what he craved, rather than a life such as for the past two weeks he had found himself compelled to live in the Zitran pyramid.

CroftnounUS /krɔːft/

a small farm worked by a crofter

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF AZIL The end of the month following the election found Croft beginning to carry out his material plans.

discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Robur coming to Zitra for the inauguration of Jadgor, bringing Gaya and Naia with him--the latter at Lakkon's request--found time to insist that Jason return to Himyra at once, and institute the work they had before discussed.

electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF AZIL The end of the month following the election found Croft beginning to carry out his material plans.

endnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF AZIL The end of the month following the election found Croft beginning to carry out his material plans.

endeavorsnounUS /ɪnˈdevərz/

plural of “endeavor” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading In addition he felt that the atmosphere of Zitra would be subtly changed once Jadgor was upon the ground, while in Aphur with Robur, his friend and collaborator in his endeavors, the course of his plans would be cleared.

feltverbUS /felt/

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading In addition he felt that the atmosphere of Zitra would be subtly changed once Jadgor was upon the ground, while in Aphur with Robur, his friend and collaborator in his endeavors, the course of his plans would be cleared.

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF AZIL The end of the month following the election found Croft beginning to carry out his material plans.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Robur coming to Zitra for the inauguration of Jadgor, bringing Gaya and Naia with him--the latter at Lakkon's request--found time to insist that Jason return to Himyra at once, and institute the work they had before discussed.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF AZIL The end of the month following the election found Croft beginning to carry out his material plans.

friendnounUS /frend/

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading In addition he felt that the atmosphere of Zitra would be subtly changed once Jadgor was upon the ground, while in Aphur with Robur, his friend and collaborator in his endeavors, the course of his plans would be cleared.

Gaya

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

From this reading Robur coming to Zitra for the inauguration of Jadgor, bringing Gaya and Naia with him--the latter at Lakkon's request--found time to insist that Jason return to Himyra at once, and institute the work they had before discussed.

groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading In addition he felt that the atmosphere of Zitra would be subtly changed once Jadgor was upon the ground, while in Aphur with Robur, his friend and collaborator in his endeavors, the course of his plans would be cleared.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Robur coming to Zitra for the inauguration of Jadgor, bringing Gaya and Naia with him--the latter at Lakkon's request--found time to insist that Jason return to Himyra at once, and institute the work they had before discussed.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading Indeed work was what he craved, rather than a life such as for the past two weeks he had found himself compelled to live in the Zitran pyramid.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Robur coming to Zitra for the inauguration of Jadgor, bringing Gaya and Naia with him--the latter at Lakkon's request--found time to insist that Jason return to Himyra at once, and institute the work they had before discussed.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Indeed work was what he craved, rather than a life such as for the past two weeks he had found himself compelled to live in the Zitran pyramid.

Himyra

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

From this reading Robur coming to Zitra for the inauguration of Jadgor, bringing Gaya and Naia with him--the latter at Lakkon's request--found time to insist that Jason return to Himyra at once, and institute the work they had before discussed.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF AZIL The end of the month following the election found Croft beginning to carry out his material plans.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Nor to tell the truth was Croft in any way loath.

inaugurationnounUS /ɪˌnɔːɡjərˈeɪʃən/

the act of starting a new operation or practice

From this reading Robur coming to Zitra for the inauguration of Jadgor, bringing Gaya and Naia with him--the latter at Lakkon's request--found time to insist that Jason return to Himyra at once, and institute the work they had before discussed.

IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed work was what he craved, rather than a life such as for the past two weeks he had found himself compelled to live in the Zitran pyramid.

insistverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪst/

be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading Robur coming to Zitra for the inauguration of Jadgor, bringing Gaya and Naia with him--the latter at Lakkon's request--found time to insist that Jason return to Himyra at once, and institute the work they had before discussed.

instituteverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːt/

set up or lay the groundwork for

From this reading Robur coming to Zitra for the inauguration of Jadgor, bringing Gaya and Naia with him--the latter at Lakkon's request--found time to insist that Jason return to Himyra at once, and institute the work they had before discussed.

Jadgor

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

From this reading Robur coming to Zitra for the inauguration of Jadgor, bringing Gaya and Naia with him--the latter at Lakkon's request--found time to insist that Jason return to Himyra at once, and institute the work they had before discussed.

JasonnounUS /ˈdʒeɪsən/

(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece

From this reading Robur coming to Zitra for the inauguration of Jadgor, bringing Gaya and Naia with him--the latter at Lakkon's request--found time to insist that Jason return to Himyra at once, and institute the work they had before discussed.

Lakkon's

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

From this reading Robur coming to Zitra for the inauguration of Jadgor, bringing Gaya and Naia with him--the latter at Lakkon's request--found time to insist that Jason return to Himyra at once, and institute the work they had before discussed.

latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Robur coming to Zitra for the inauguration of Jadgor, bringing Gaya and Naia with him--the latter at Lakkon's request--found time to insist that Jason return to Himyra at once, and institute the work they had before discussed.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Indeed work was what he craved, rather than a life such as for the past two weeks he had found himself compelled to live in the Zitran pyramid.

liveverbUS /laɪv/

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Indeed work was what he craved, rather than a life such as for the past two weeks he had found himself compelled to live in the Zitran pyramid.

loathadjectiveUS /loʊθ/

unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

From this reading Nor to tell the truth was Croft in any way loath.

materialadjectiveUS /məˈtɪriəl/

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF AZIL The end of the month following the election found Croft beginning to carry out his material plans.

monthnounUS /mʌnθ/

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF AZIL The end of the month following the election found Croft beginning to carry out his material plans.

Naia

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

From this reading Robur coming to Zitra for the inauguration of Jadgor, bringing Gaya and Naia with him--the latter at Lakkon's request--found time to insist that Jason return to Himyra at once, and institute the work they had before discussed.

NorconjunctionUS /nɔːr/

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor to tell the truth was Croft in any way loath.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF AZIL The end of the month following the election found Croft beginning to carry out his material plans.

ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF AZIL The end of the month following the election found Croft beginning to carry out his material plans.

onceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading Robur coming to Zitra for the inauguration of Jadgor, bringing Gaya and Naia with him--the latter at Lakkon's request--found time to insist that Jason return to Himyra at once, and institute the work they had before discussed.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF AZIL The end of the month following the election found Croft beginning to carry out his material plans.

pastnounUS /pæst/

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Indeed work was what he craved, rather than a life such as for the past two weeks he had found himself compelled to live in the Zitran pyramid.

plansnounUS /plænz/

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF AZIL The end of the month following the election found Croft beginning to carry out his material plans.

pyramidverbUS /ˈpɪrəmɪd/

enlarge one's holdings on an exchange on a continued rise by using paper profits as margin to buy additional amounts

From this reading Indeed work was what he craved, rather than a life such as for the past two weeks he had found himself compelled to live in the Zitran pyramid.

ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/

on the contrary

From this reading Indeed work was what he craved, rather than a life such as for the past two weeks he had found himself compelled to live in the Zitran pyramid.

requestverbUS /rɪˈkwest/

express the need or desire for

From this reading Robur coming to Zitra for the inauguration of Jadgor, bringing Gaya and Naia with him--the latter at Lakkon's request--found time to insist that Jason return to Himyra at once, and institute the work they had before discussed.

returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Robur coming to Zitra for the inauguration of Jadgor, bringing Gaya and Naia with him--the latter at Lakkon's request--found time to insist that Jason return to Himyra at once, and institute the work they had before discussed.

Robur

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

From this reading Robur coming to Zitra for the inauguration of Jadgor, bringing Gaya and Naia with him--the latter at Lakkon's request--found time to insist that Jason return to Himyra at once, and institute the work they had before discussed.

subtlyadverbUS /ˈsʌtəli/

in a subtle manner

From this reading In addition he felt that the atmosphere of Zitra would be subtly changed once Jadgor was upon the ground, while in Aphur with Robur, his friend and collaborator in his endeavors, the course of his plans would be cleared.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Indeed work was what he craved, rather than a life such as for the past two weeks he had found himself compelled to live in the Zitran pyramid.

tellverbUS /tel/

express in words

From this reading Nor to tell the truth was Croft in any way loath.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Indeed work was what he craved, rather than a life such as for the past two weeks he had found himself compelled to live in the Zitran pyramid.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Robur coming to Zitra for the inauguration of Jadgor, bringing Gaya and Naia with him--the latter at Lakkon's request--found time to insist that Jason return to Himyra at once, and institute the work they had before discussed.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF AZIL The end of the month following the election found Croft beginning to carry out his material plans.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading Robur coming to Zitra for the inauguration of Jadgor, bringing Gaya and Naia with him--the latter at Lakkon's request--found time to insist that Jason return to Himyra at once, and institute the work they had before discussed.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Robur coming to Zitra for the inauguration of Jadgor, bringing Gaya and Naia with him--the latter at Lakkon's request--found time to insist that Jason return to Himyra at once, and institute the work they had before discussed.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF AZIL The end of the month following the election found Croft beginning to carry out his material plans.

truthnounUS /truːθ/

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Nor to tell the truth was Croft in any way loath.

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Indeed work was what he craved, rather than a life such as for the past two weeks he had found himself compelled to live in the Zitran pyramid.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In addition he felt that the atmosphere of Zitra would be subtly changed once Jadgor was upon the ground, while in Aphur with Robur, his friend and collaborator in his endeavors, the course of his plans would be cleared.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Nor to tell the truth was Croft in any way loath.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Nor to tell the truth was Croft in any way loath.

weeksnounUS /wiːks/

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Indeed work was what he craved, rather than a life such as for the past two weeks he had found himself compelled to live in the Zitran pyramid.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Indeed work was what he craved, rather than a life such as for the past two weeks he had found himself compelled to live in the Zitran pyramid.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading In addition he felt that the atmosphere of Zitra would be subtly changed once Jadgor was upon the ground, while in Aphur with Robur, his friend and collaborator in his endeavors, the course of his plans would be cleared.

WINGSnounUS /wɪŋz/

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading ON THE WINGS OF AZIL The end of the month following the election found Croft beginning to carry out his material plans.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Robur coming to Zitra for the inauguration of Jadgor, bringing Gaya and Naia with him--the latter at Lakkon's request--found time to insist that Jason return to Himyra at once, and institute the work they had before discussed.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Robur coming to Zitra for the inauguration of Jadgor, bringing Gaya and Naia with him--the latter at Lakkon's request--found time to insist that Jason return to Himyra at once, and institute the work they had before discussed.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading In addition he felt that the atmosphere of Zitra would be subtly changed once Jadgor was upon the ground, while in Aphur with Robur, his friend and collaborator in his endeavors, the course of his plans would be cleared.

Zitra

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From this reading Robur coming to Zitra for the inauguration of Jadgor, bringing Gaya and Naia with him--the latter at Lakkon's request--found time to insist that Jason return to Himyra at once, and institute the work they had before discussed.

Zitran

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From this reading Indeed work was what he craved, rather than a life such as for the past two weeks he had found himself compelled to live in the Zitran pyramid.

Chapter 12 of The Mouthpiece of Zitu by J. U. (John Ulrich) Giesy holds 158 sentences, grouped into 32 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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