Chapter III of The Transient Lake, “In the Andes,” is here in full — 147 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter III of The Transient Lake, “In the Andes,” is here in full — 147 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“Be me sowl, it’s a big country Ameriky is!” declared Barney, as he glanced over the rail. “Shure, it’ll take a heap av foightin’ to iver conquer her!” “The days of national conquest are over, I guess,” said Frank. “At least I hope so. That is a custom relegated to the dark ages.”
Chapter III of The Transient Lake, “In the Andes,” is here in full — 147 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading “That is a custom relegated to the dark ages.””
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading ““Shure, it’ll take a heap av foightin’ to iver conquer her!””
the act of conquering
From this reading ““The days of national conquest are over, I guess,” said Frank.”
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading ““Shure, it’ll take a heap av foightin’ to iver conquer her!””
comparative of “iv” — being one more than three
From this reading ““Shure, it’ll take a heap av foightin’ to iver conquer her!””
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading ““The days of national conquest are over, I guess,” said Frank.”
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading ““Be me sowl, it’s a big country Ameriky is!” declared Barney, as he glanced over the rail.”
past form of “relegate” — refer to another person for decision or judgment
From this reading “That is a custom relegated to the dark ages.””
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In this reading ““Be me sowl, it’s a big country Ameriky is!” declared Barney, as he glanced over the rail.”
examine hastily
In this reading ““Be me sowl, it’s a big country Ameriky is!” declared Barney, as he glanced over the rail.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Be me sowl, it’s a big country Ameriky is!” declared Barney, as he glanced over the rail.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading That is a custom relegated to the dark ages.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Be me sowl, it’s a big country Ameriky is!” declared Barney, as he glanced over the rail.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “The days of national conquest are over, I guess,” said Frank.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Be me sowl, it’s a big country Ameriky is!” declared Barney, as he glanced over the rail.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “At least I hope so.
the eleventh month of the civil year; the fifth month of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar (in July and August)
From this reading “Shure, it’ll take a heap av foightin’ to iver conquer her!”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Be me sowl, it’s a big country Ameriky is!” declared Barney, as he glanced over the rail.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Be me sowl, it’s a big country Ameriky is!” declared Barney, as he glanced over the rail.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Be me sowl, it’s a big country Ameriky is!” declared Barney, as he glanced over the rail.
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading “Shure, it’ll take a heap av foightin’ to iver conquer her!”
the act of conquering
From this reading “The days of national conquest are over, I guess,” said Frank.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading “Be me sowl, it’s a big country Ameriky is!” declared Barney, as he glanced over the rail.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading That is a custom relegated to the dark ages.”
absence of light or illumination
From this reading That is a custom relegated to the dark ages.”
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “The days of national conquest are over, I guess,” said Frank.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “Be me sowl, it’s a big country Ameriky is!” declared Barney, as he glanced over the rail.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Shure, it’ll take a heap av foightin’ to iver conquer her!”
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “The days of national conquest are over, I guess,” said Frank.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading “Be me sowl, it’s a big country Ameriky is!” declared Barney, as he glanced over the rail.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “The days of national conquest are over, I guess,” said Frank.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Be me sowl, it’s a big country Ameriky is!” declared Barney, as he glanced over the rail.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading “Shure, it’ll take a heap av foightin’ to iver conquer her!”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Shure, it’ll take a heap av foightin’ to iver conquer her!”
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “At least I hope so.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “The days of national conquest are over, I guess,” said Frank.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Be me sowl, it’s a big country Ameriky is!” declared Barney, as he glanced over the rail.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Shure, it’ll take a heap av foightin’ to iver conquer her!”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Be me sowl, it’s a big country Ameriky is!” declared Barney, as he glanced over the rail.
comparative of “iv” — being one more than three
From this reading “Shure, it’ll take a heap av foightin’ to iver conquer her!”
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading “At least I hope so.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Be me sowl, it’s a big country Ameriky is!” declared Barney, as he glanced over the rail.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading “The days of national conquest are over, I guess,” said Frank.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “The days of national conquest are over, I guess,” said Frank.
above and across; more than
From this reading “Be me sowl, it’s a big country Ameriky is!” declared Barney, as he glanced over the rail.
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading “Be me sowl, it’s a big country Ameriky is!” declared Barney, as he glanced over the rail.
past form of “relegate” — refer to another person for decision or judgment
From this reading That is a custom relegated to the dark ages.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “The days of national conquest are over, I guess,” said Frank.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Shure, it’ll take a heap av foightin’ to iver conquer her!”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “At least I hope so.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Be me sowl, it’s a big country Ameriky is!” declared Barney, as he glanced over the rail.
carry out
From this reading “Shure, it’ll take a heap av foightin’ to iver conquer her!”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That is a custom relegated to the dark ages.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Be me sowl, it’s a big country Ameriky is!” declared Barney, as he glanced over the rail.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Shure, it’ll take a heap av foightin’ to iver conquer her!”
Chapter 3 of The Transient Lake by Luis Senarens holds 147 sentences, grouped into 30 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.
Chapter 3 holds 147 sentences of The Transient Lake, unabridged, divided into 30 reading sections.
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