Chapter 13 of The Pearl of the Andes is here in full — 73 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XIII
Chapter 13 of The Pearl of the Andes is here in full — 73 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE FORTRESS. "Quick, quick!" the count cried, springing up, "let us secure the general." "One instant!" said Curumilla, phlegmatically; "the odds are not equal, let my brother look." At the moment a crowd of Indians debouched from the defile. But these wore a good countenance.
Chapter 13 of The Pearl of the Andes is here in full — 73 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/14 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading “But these wore a good countenance.”
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading “"One instant!" said Curumilla, phlegmatically; "the odds are not equal, let my brother look."”
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading “THE FORTRESS.”
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading “At the moment a crowd of Indians debouched from the defile.”
the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
From this reading “"One instant!" said Curumilla, phlegmatically; "the odds are not equal, let my brother look."”
get by special effort
From this reading “"Quick, quick!" the count cried, springing up, "let us secure the general."”
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading “"Quick, quick!" the count cried, springing up, "let us secure the general."”
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading “But these wore a good countenance.”
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.
come into existence; take on form or shape
In this reading “"Quick, quick!" the count cried, springing up, "let us secure the general."”
In this reading “At the moment a crowd of Indians debouched from the defile.”
In this reading “At the moment a crowd of Indians debouched from the defile.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the moment a crowd of Indians debouched from the defile.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "One instant!" said Curumilla, phlegmatically; "the odds are not equal, let my brother look."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the moment a crowd of Indians debouched from the defile.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "One instant!" said Curumilla, phlegmatically; "the odds are not equal, let my brother look."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But these wore a good countenance.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading "Quick, quick!" the count cried, springing up, "let us secure the general."
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading But these wore a good countenance.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Quick, quick!" the count cried, springing up, "let us secure the general."
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading At the moment a crowd of Indians debouched from the defile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "One instant!" said Curumilla, phlegmatically; "the odds are not equal, let my brother look."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the moment a crowd of Indians debouched from the defile.
place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
From this reading At the moment a crowd of Indians debouched from the defile.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading "One instant!" said Curumilla, phlegmatically; "the odds are not equal, let my brother look."
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading THE FORTRESS.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At the moment a crowd of Indians debouched from the defile.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "Quick, quick!" the count cried, springing up, "let us secure the general."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But these wore a good countenance.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading At the moment a crowd of Indians debouched from the defile.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading "One instant!" said Curumilla, phlegmatically; "the odds are not equal, let my brother look."
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Quick, quick!" the count cried, springing up, "let us secure the general."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "One instant!" said Curumilla, phlegmatically; "the odds are not equal, let my brother look."
a particular point in time
From this reading At the moment a crowd of Indians debouched from the defile.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "One instant!" said Curumilla, phlegmatically; "the odds are not equal, let my brother look."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "One instant!" said Curumilla, phlegmatically; "the odds are not equal, let my brother look."
the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
From this reading "One instant!" said Curumilla, phlegmatically; "the odds are not equal, let my brother look."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the moment a crowd of Indians debouched from the defile.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "One instant!" said Curumilla, phlegmatically; "the odds are not equal, let my brother look."
in a phlegmatic manner
From this reading "One instant!" said Curumilla, phlegmatically; "the odds are not equal, let my brother look."
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "Quick, quick!" the count cried, springing up, "let us secure the general."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "One instant!" said Curumilla, phlegmatically; "the odds are not equal, let my brother look."
get by special effort
From this reading "Quick, quick!" the count cried, springing up, "let us secure the general."
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading "Quick, quick!" the count cried, springing up, "let us secure the general."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FORTRESS.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But these wore a good countenance.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Quick, quick!" the count cried, springing up, "let us secure the general."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Quick, quick!" the count cried, springing up, "let us secure the general."
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading But these wore a good countenance.
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