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The Tower of Dago

Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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The Sorcerer The Master of the Tower of Dago spoke the truth.
It was really the powers of Darkness that helped him to make the rocks and water into bread and wine.
He also stated a simple fact when he declared that the agent in the transformation was the furnace in the observatory at the summit of the tower.
It was in the following manner that this work of sorcery was accomplished.
On a day when the position of the barometer and the cries of the sea-gulls announced the approach of a storm, the Apostle of Dago assembled his companions in a subterranean chamber of his tower.
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The Tower of Dago

Chapter IV · Chapter 4

Chapter 4 of The Tower of Dago is here in full — 48 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/9 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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The Sorcerer The Master of the Tower of Dago spoke the truth.
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It was really the powers of Darkness that helped him to make the rocks and water into bread and wine.
/ɪt wɑːz ˈrɪli ðə ˈpaʊərz ʌv ˈdɑːrknəs ðæt helpt hɪm tuː meɪk ðə rɑːks ənd ˈwɔːtər ˈɪntuː bred ənd waɪn/
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He also stated a simple fact when he declared that the agent in the transformation was the furnace in the observatory at the summit of the tower.
/hiː ˈɔːlsoʊ ˈsteɪtɪd ə ˈsɪmpəl fækt wen hiː dɪˈklerd ðæt ðə ˈeɪdʒənt ɪn ðə ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən wɑːz ðə ˈfɜːrnəs ɪn ðə əbˈzɜːrvətɔːri æt ðə ˈsʌmət ʌv ðə ˈtaʊər/
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It was in the following manner that this work of sorcery was accomplished.
/ɪt wɑːz ɪn ðə ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ ˈmænər ðæt ðɪs wɜːrk ʌv ˈsɔːrsəri wɑːz əˈkɑːmplɪʃt/
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On a day when the position of the barometer and the cries of the sea-gulls announced the approach of a storm, the Apostle of Dago assembled his companions in a subterranean chamber of his tower.

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Apostle noun US /əˈpɑːsəl/

an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform

From this reading “On a day when the position of the barometer and the cries of the sea-gulls announced the approach of a storm, the Apostle of Dago assembled his companions in a subterranean chamber of his tower.”

barometer noun US /bərˈɑːmɪtər/

an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure

From this reading “On a day when the position of the barometer and the cries of the sea-gulls announced the approach of a storm, the Apostle of Dago assembled his companions in a subterranean chamber of his tower.”

furnace noun US /ˈfɜːrnəs/

an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.

From this reading “He also stated a simple fact when he declared that the agent in the transformation was the furnace in the observatory at the summit of the tower.”

observatory noun US /əbˈzɜːrvətɔːri/

a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena

From this reading “He also stated a simple fact when he declared that the agent in the transformation was the furnace in the observatory at the summit of the tower.”

Sorcerer noun US /ˈsɔːr.sər.ər/

A person who claims or is believed to have magical powers; a wizard of dark enchantments.

From this reading “The Sorcerer The Master of the Tower of Dago spoke the truth.”

sorcery noun US /ˈsɔːrsəri/

the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world

From this reading “It was in the following manner that this work of sorcery was accomplished.”

subterranean adjective US /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/

Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.

From this reading “On a day when the position of the barometer and the cries of the sea-gulls announced the approach of a storm, the Apostle of Dago assembled his companions in a subterranean chamber of his tower.”

transformation noun US /ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən/

a qualitative change

From this reading “He also stated a simple fact when he declared that the agent in the transformation was the furnace in the observatory at the summit of the tower.”

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.

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simple fact adjective + noun

In this reading “He also stated a simple fact when he declared that the agent in the transformation was the furnace in the observatory at the summit of the tower.”

following manner adjective + noun

In this reading “It was in the following manner that this work of sorcery was accomplished.”

at the summit preposition + article + noun counted as “at … summit”

In this reading “He also stated a simple fact when he declared that the agent in the transformation was the furnace in the observatory at the summit of the tower.”

approach of verb + particle

In this reading “On a day when the position of the barometer and the cries of the sea-gulls announced the approach of a storm, the Apostle of Dago assembled his companions in a subterranean chamber of his tower.”

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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 He also stated a simple fact when he declared that the agent in the transformation was the furnace in the observatory at the summit of the tower.

accomplishedadjectiveUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃt/

highly skilled

From this reading It was in the following manner that this work of sorcery was accomplished.

agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading He also stated a simple fact when he declared that the agent in the transformation was the furnace in the observatory at the summit of the tower.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading He also stated a simple fact when he declared that the agent in the transformation was the furnace in the observatory at the summit of the tower.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading It was really the powers of Darkness that helped him to make the rocks and water into bread and wine.

announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading On a day when the position of the barometer and the cries of the sea-gulls announced the approach of a storm, the Apostle of Dago assembled his companions in a subterranean chamber of his tower.

ApostlenounUS /əˈpɑːsəl/

an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform

From this reading On a day when the position of the barometer and the cries of the sea-gulls announced the approach of a storm, the Apostle of Dago assembled his companions in a subterranean chamber of his tower.

approachverbUS /əˈproʊtʃ/

move towards

From this reading On a day when the position of the barometer and the cries of the sea-gulls announced the approach of a storm, the Apostle of Dago assembled his companions in a subterranean chamber of his tower.

assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading On a day when the position of the barometer and the cries of the sea-gulls announced the approach of a storm, the Apostle of Dago assembled his companions in a subterranean chamber of his tower.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He also stated a simple fact when he declared that the agent in the transformation was the furnace in the observatory at the summit of the tower.

barometernounUS /bərˈɑːmɪtər/

an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure

From this reading On a day when the position of the barometer and the cries of the sea-gulls announced the approach of a storm, the Apostle of Dago assembled his companions in a subterranean chamber of his tower.

breadnounUS /bred/

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading It was really the powers of Darkness that helped him to make the rocks and water into bread and wine.

chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading On a day when the position of the barometer and the cries of the sea-gulls announced the approach of a storm, the Apostle of Dago assembled his companions in a subterranean chamber of his tower.

companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading On a day when the position of the barometer and the cries of the sea-gulls announced the approach of a storm, the Apostle of Dago assembled his companions in a subterranean chamber of his tower.

criesnounUS /kraɪz/

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading On a day when the position of the barometer and the cries of the sea-gulls announced the approach of a storm, the Apostle of Dago assembled his companions in a subterranean chamber of his tower.

Dagonoun

(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Italian descent

From this reading The Sorcerer The Master of the Tower of Dago spoke the truth.

DarknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/

absence of light or illumination

From this reading It was really the powers of Darkness that helped him to make the rocks and water into bread and wine.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On a day when the position of the barometer and the cries of the sea-gulls announced the approach of a storm, the Apostle of Dago assembled his companions in a subterranean chamber of his tower.

declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/

made known or openly avowed

From this reading He also stated a simple fact when he declared that the agent in the transformation was the furnace in the observatory at the summit of the tower.

factnounUS /fækt/

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading He also stated a simple fact when he declared that the agent in the transformation was the furnace in the observatory at the summit of the tower.

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading It was in the following manner that this work of sorcery was accomplished.

furnacenounUS /ˈfɜːrnəs/

an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.

From this reading He also stated a simple fact when he declared that the agent in the transformation was the furnace in the observatory at the summit of the tower.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He also stated a simple fact when he declared that the agent in the transformation was the furnace in the observatory at the summit of the tower.

helpedverbUS /helpt/

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading It was really the powers of Darkness that helped him to make the rocks and water into bread and wine.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading It was really the powers of Darkness that helped him to make the rocks and water into bread and wine.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading On a day when the position of the barometer and the cries of the sea-gulls announced the approach of a storm, the Apostle of Dago assembled his companions in a subterranean chamber of his tower.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading He also stated a simple fact when he declared that the agent in the transformation was the furnace in the observatory at the summit of the tower.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was really the powers of Darkness that helped him to make the rocks and water into bread and wine.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was really the powers of Darkness that helped him to make the rocks and water into bread and wine.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading It was really the powers of Darkness that helped him to make the rocks and water into bread and wine.

mannernounUS /ˈmænər/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was in the following manner that this work of sorcery was accomplished.

MasternounUS /ˈmæstər/

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading The Sorcerer The Master of the Tower of Dago spoke the truth.

observatorynounUS /əbˈzɜːrvətɔːri/

a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena

From this reading He also stated a simple fact when he declared that the agent in the transformation was the furnace in the observatory at the summit of the tower.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Sorcerer The Master of the Tower of Dago spoke the truth.

OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On a day when the position of the barometer and the cries of the sea-gulls announced the approach of a storm, the Apostle of Dago assembled his companions in a subterranean chamber of his tower.

positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading On a day when the position of the barometer and the cries of the sea-gulls announced the approach of a storm, the Apostle of Dago assembled his companions in a subterranean chamber of his tower.

powersnounUS /ˈpaʊərz/

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading It was really the powers of Darkness that helped him to make the rocks and water into bread and wine.

reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading It was really the powers of Darkness that helped him to make the rocks and water into bread and wine.

rocksnounUS /rɑːks/

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading It was really the powers of Darkness that helped him to make the rocks and water into bread and wine.

sea-gulls

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

From this reading On a day when the position of the barometer and the cries of the sea-gulls announced the approach of a storm, the Apostle of Dago assembled his companions in a subterranean chamber of his tower.

simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading He also stated a simple fact when he declared that the agent in the transformation was the furnace in the observatory at the summit of the tower.

SorcerernounUS /ˈsɔːr.sər.ər/

A person who claims or is believed to have magical powers; a wizard of dark enchantments.

From this reading The Sorcerer The Master of the Tower of Dago spoke the truth.

sorcerynounUS /ˈsɔːrsəri/

the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world

From this reading It was in the following manner that this work of sorcery was accomplished.

spokenounUS /spoʊk/

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading The Sorcerer The Master of the Tower of Dago spoke the truth.

statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading He also stated a simple fact when he declared that the agent in the transformation was the furnace in the observatory at the summit of the tower.

stormverbUS /stɔːrm/

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading On a day when the position of the barometer and the cries of the sea-gulls announced the approach of a storm, the Apostle of Dago assembled his companions in a subterranean chamber of his tower.

subterraneanadjectiveUS /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/

Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.

From this reading On a day when the position of the barometer and the cries of the sea-gulls announced the approach of a storm, the Apostle of Dago assembled his companions in a subterranean chamber of his tower.

summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading He also stated a simple fact when he declared that the agent in the transformation was the furnace in the observatory at the summit of the tower.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was really the powers of Darkness that helped him to make the rocks and water into bread and wine.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading The Sorcerer The Master of the Tower of Dago spoke the truth.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It was in the following manner that this work of sorcery was accomplished.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading It was really the powers of Darkness that helped him to make the rocks and water into bread and wine.

TowernounUS /ˈtaʊər/

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading The Sorcerer The Master of the Tower of Dago spoke the truth.

transformationnounUS /ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən/

a qualitative change

From this reading He also stated a simple fact when he declared that the agent in the transformation was the furnace in the observatory at the summit of the tower.

truthnounUS /truːθ/

a fact that has been verified

From this reading The Sorcerer The Master of the Tower of Dago spoke the truth.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading It was really the powers of Darkness that helped him to make the rocks and water into bread and wine.

waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading It was really the powers of Darkness that helped him to make the rocks and water into bread and wine.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading He also stated a simple fact when he declared that the agent in the transformation was the furnace in the observatory at the summit of the tower.

winenounUS /waɪn/

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading It was really the powers of Darkness that helped him to make the rocks and water into bread and wine.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

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

From this reading It was in the following manner that this work of sorcery was accomplished.

Chapter 4 of The Tower of Dago by Mór Jókai holds 48 sentences, grouped into 10 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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Chapter 4 holds 48 sentences of The Tower of Dago, unabridged, divided into 10 reading sections.

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Steamer
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Stralsund
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Approaching
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Finland
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