Chapter XXIII of The Vanishing of Tera, “Trapped,” is here in full — 269 sentences across 54 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XXIII
Chapter XXIII of The Vanishing of Tera, “Trapped,” is here in full — 269 sentences across 54 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Korah Brand!" repeated Jack, in amazement. This was the very last name he had expected to hear. "Your pet missionary!--what on earth do you mean?" "He killed Zara--I am certain of it," answered Johnson, positively; "though for the present I grant you I have no proof. Now, let us see what is best to be done."
Chapter XXIII of The Vanishing of Tera, “Trapped,” is here in full — 269 sentences across 54 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading “"Korah Brand!" repeated Jack, in amazement.”
a name given to a product or service
From this reading “"Korah Brand!" repeated Jack, in amazement.”
let have
From this reading “"He killed Zara--I am certain of it," answered Johnson, positively; "though for the present I grant you I have no proof.”
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading “"He killed Zara--I am certain of it," answered Johnson, positively; "though for the present I grant you I have no proof.”
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading “"Your pet missionary!--what on earth do you mean?"”
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading “"Your pet missionary!--what on earth do you mean?"”
extremely
From this reading “"He killed Zara--I am certain of it," answered Johnson, positively; "though for the present I grant you I have no proof.”
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading “"He killed Zara--I am certain of it," answered Johnson, positively; "though for the present I grant you I have no proof.”
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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used with question words to convey surprise
In this reading “"Your pet missionary!--what on earth do you mean?"”
In this reading “"Korah Brand!" repeated Jack, in amazement.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "He killed Zara--I am certain of it," answered Johnson, positively; "though for the present I grant you I have no proof.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading "Korah Brand!" repeated Jack, in amazement.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "He killed Zara--I am certain of it," answered Johnson, positively; "though for the present I grant you I have no proof.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now, let us see what is best to be done."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Now, let us see what is best to be done."
a name given to a product or service
From this reading "Korah Brand!" repeated Jack, in amazement.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "He killed Zara--I am certain of it," answered Johnson, positively; "though for the present I grant you I have no proof.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Your pet missionary!--what on earth do you mean?"
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Now, let us see what is best to be done."
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "Your pet missionary!--what on earth do you mean?"
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading This was the very last name he had expected to hear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "He killed Zara--I am certain of it," answered Johnson, positively; "though for the present I grant you I have no proof.
let have
From this reading "He killed Zara--I am certain of it," answered Johnson, positively; "though for the present I grant you I have no proof.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This was the very last name he had expected to hear.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "He killed Zara--I am certain of it," answered Johnson, positively; "though for the present I grant you I have no proof.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was the very last name he had expected to hear.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading This was the very last name he had expected to hear.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "He killed Zara--I am certain of it," answered Johnson, positively; "though for the present I grant you I have no proof.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Korah Brand!" repeated Jack, in amazement.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, let us see what is best to be done."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "He killed Zara--I am certain of it," answered Johnson, positively; "though for the present I grant you I have no proof.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Korah Brand!" repeated Jack, in amazement.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading "He killed Zara--I am certain of it," answered Johnson, positively; "though for the present I grant you I have no proof.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "He killed Zara--I am certain of it," answered Johnson, positively; "though for the present I grant you I have no proof.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Korah Brand!" repeated Jack, in amazement.
immediately past
From this reading This was the very last name he had expected to hear.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Now, let us see what is best to be done."
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Your pet missionary!--what on earth do you mean?"
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading "Your pet missionary!--what on earth do you mean?"
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This was the very last name he had expected to hear.
not any; not one
From this reading "He killed Zara--I am certain of it," answered Johnson, positively; "though for the present I grant you I have no proof.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, let us see what is best to be done."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "He killed Zara--I am certain of it," answered Johnson, positively; "though for the present I grant you I have no proof.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Your pet missionary!--what on earth do you mean?"
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading "Your pet missionary!--what on earth do you mean?"
extremely
From this reading "He killed Zara--I am certain of it," answered Johnson, positively; "though for the present I grant you I have no proof.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "He killed Zara--I am certain of it," answered Johnson, positively; "though for the present I grant you I have no proof.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading "He killed Zara--I am certain of it," answered Johnson, positively; "though for the present I grant you I have no proof.
recurring again and again
From this reading "Korah Brand!" repeated Jack, in amazement.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Now, let us see what is best to be done."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This was the very last name he had expected to hear.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the very last name he had expected to hear.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "He killed Zara--I am certain of it," answered Johnson, positively; "though for the present I grant you I have no proof.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This was the very last name he had expected to hear.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now, let us see what is best to be done."
precisely as stated
From this reading This was the very last name he had expected to hear.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was the very last name he had expected to hear.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Your pet missionary!--what on earth do you mean?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your pet missionary!--what on earth do you mean?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your pet missionary!--what on earth do you mean?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He killed Zara--I am certain of it," answered Johnson, positively; "though for the present I grant you I have no proof.
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