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The Virgin of the Sun

Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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KARI COMES TO HIS OWN When I awoke on the following morning in the splendid chamber of which I have spoken, it was to find that my armour and arms had been restored to me, and very glad was I to see Wave-Flame again.
After I had eaten and, escorted by servants, walked in the gardens, for never could I be left alone, marvelling at the wondrous golden fruits and flowers, a messenger came to me, saying that the _Villaorna_ desired speech with me.
I wondered who this _Villaorna_ might be, but when he entered I saw that he was Larico, that same stern-faced, cunning-eyed lord who had been the spokesman of the Inca when he visited the city of the Chancas.
Also I learned that _Villaorna_ was his title and meant Chief priest.”
We bowed to each other and all were sent from the chamber, leaving us quite alone.
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The Virgin of the Sun

Chapter XV · Chapter 15

Chapter 15 of The Virgin of the Sun is here in full — 180 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/36 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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KARI COMES TO HIS OWN When I awoke on the following morning in the splendid chamber of which I have spoken, it was to find that my armour and arms had been restored to me, and very glad was I to see Wave-Flame again.
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After I had eaten and, escorted by servants, walked in the gardens, for never could I be left alone, marvelling at the wondrous golden fruits and flowers, a messenger came to me, saying that the _Villaorna_ desired speech with me.
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I wondered who this _Villaorna_ might be, but when he entered I saw that he was Larico, that same stern-faced, cunning-eyed lord who had been the spokesman of the Inca when he visited the city of the Chancas.
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Also I learned that _Villaorna_ was his title and meantChief priest.”
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We bowed to each other and all were sent from the chamber, leaving us quite alone.
/wiː baʊd tuː iːtʃ ˈʌðər ənd ɔːl wɜːr sent frʌm ðə ˈtʃeɪmbər ˈliːvɪŋ ʌs kwaɪt əˈloʊn/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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armour noun US /ˈɑːrmər/

a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles

From this reading “KARI COMES TO HIS OWN When I awoke on the following morning in the splendid chamber of which I have spoken, it was to find that my armour and arms had been restored to me, and very glad was I to see Wave-Flame again.”

eaten verb US /ˈiːtən/

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading “After I had eaten and, escorted by servants, walked in the gardens, for never could I be left alone, marvelling at the wondrous golden fruits and flowers, a messenger came to me, saying that the _Villaorna_ desired speech with me.”

escorted verb US /eˈskɔːrtɪd/

past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort

From this reading “After I had eaten and, escorted by servants, walked in the gardens, for never could I be left alone, marvelling at the wondrous golden fruits and flowers, a messenger came to me, saying that the _Villaorna_ desired speech with me.”

fruits noun US /fruːts/

plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading “After I had eaten and, escorted by servants, walked in the gardens, for never could I be left alone, marvelling at the wondrous golden fruits and flowers, a messenger came to me, saying that the _Villaorna_ desired speech with me.”

Inca noun US /ˈɪŋkə/

a ruler of the Incas (or a member of his family)

From this reading “I wondered who this _Villaorna_ might be, but when he entered I saw that he was Larico, that same stern-faced, cunning-eyed lord who had been the spokesman of the Inca when he visited the city of the Chancas.”

restored verb US /rɪˈstɔːrd/

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading “KARI COMES TO HIS OWN When I awoke on the following morning in the splendid chamber of which I have spoken, it was to find that my armour and arms had been restored to me, and very glad was I to see Wave-Flame again.”

spokesman noun US /ˈspoʊksmən/

a male spokesperson

From this reading “I wondered who this _Villaorna_ might be, but when he entered I saw that he was Larico, that same stern-faced, cunning-eyed lord who had been the spokesman of the Inca when he visited the city of the Chancas.”

wondrous adjective US /ˈwʌndrəs/

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading “After I had eaten and, escorted by servants, walked in the gardens, for never could I be left alone, marvelling at the wondrous golden fruits and flowers, a messenger came to me, saying that the _Villaorna_ desired speech with me.”

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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 After I had eaten and, escorted by servants, walked in the gardens, for never could I be left alone, marvelling at the wondrous golden fruits and flowers, a messenger came to me, saying that the _Villaorna_ desired speech with me.

AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading After I had eaten and, escorted by servants, walked in the gardens, for never could I be left alone, marvelling at the wondrous golden fruits and flowers, a messenger came to me, saying that the _Villaorna_ desired speech with me.

againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading KARI COMES TO HIS OWN When I awoke on the following morning in the splendid chamber of which I have spoken, it was to find that my armour and arms had been restored to me, and very glad was I to see Wave-Flame again.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading We bowed to each other and all were sent from the chamber, leaving us quite alone.

aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/

Having no one else present.

From this reading After I had eaten and, escorted by servants, walked in the gardens, for never could I be left alone, marvelling at the wondrous golden fruits and flowers, a messenger came to me, saying that the _Villaorna_ desired speech with me.

AlsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading Also I learned that _Villaorna_ was his title and meant “Chief priest.”

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading KARI COMES TO HIS OWN When I awoke on the following morning in the splendid chamber of which I have spoken, it was to find that my armour and arms had been restored to me, and very glad was I to see Wave-Flame again.

armournounUS /ˈɑːrmər/

a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles

From this reading KARI COMES TO HIS OWN When I awoke on the following morning in the splendid chamber of which I have spoken, it was to find that my armour and arms had been restored to me, and very glad was I to see Wave-Flame again.

armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/

weapons considered collectively

From this reading KARI COMES TO HIS OWN When I awoke on the following morning in the splendid chamber of which I have spoken, it was to find that my armour and arms had been restored to me, and very glad was I to see Wave-Flame again.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading After I had eaten and, escorted by servants, walked in the gardens, for never could I be left alone, marvelling at the wondrous golden fruits and flowers, a messenger came to me, saying that the _Villaorna_ desired speech with me.

awokeverbUS /əˈwoʊk/

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading KARI COMES TO HIS OWN When I awoke on the following morning in the splendid chamber of which I have spoken, it was to find that my armour and arms had been restored to me, and very glad was I to see Wave-Flame again.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading After I had eaten and, escorted by servants, walked in the gardens, for never could I be left alone, marvelling at the wondrous golden fruits and flowers, a messenger came to me, saying that the _Villaorna_ desired speech with me.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading KARI COMES TO HIS OWN When I awoke on the following morning in the splendid chamber of which I have spoken, it was to find that my armour and arms had been restored to me, and very glad was I to see Wave-Flame again.

bowedadjectiveUS /baʊd/

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading We bowed to each other and all were sent from the chamber, leaving us quite alone.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I wondered who this _Villaorna_ might be, but when he entered I saw that he was Larico, that same stern-faced, cunning-eyed lord who had been the spokesman of the Inca when he visited the city of the Chancas.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading After I had eaten and, escorted by servants, walked in the gardens, for never could I be left alone, marvelling at the wondrous golden fruits and flowers, a messenger came to me, saying that the _Villaorna_ desired speech with me.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading After I had eaten and, escorted by servants, walked in the gardens, for never could I be left alone, marvelling at the wondrous golden fruits and flowers, a messenger came to me, saying that the _Villaorna_ desired speech with me.

chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading KARI COMES TO HIS OWN When I awoke on the following morning in the splendid chamber of which I have spoken, it was to find that my armour and arms had been restored to me, and very glad was I to see Wave-Flame again.

Chancas

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From this reading I wondered who this _Villaorna_ might be, but when he entered I saw that he was Larico, that same stern-faced, cunning-eyed lord who had been the spokesman of the Inca when he visited the city of the Chancas.

ChiefnounUS /tʃiːf/

a person who is in charge

From this reading Also I learned that _Villaorna_ was his title and meant “Chief priest.”

citynounUS /ˈsɪti/

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading I wondered who this _Villaorna_ might be, but when he entered I saw that he was Larico, that same stern-faced, cunning-eyed lord who had been the spokesman of the Inca when he visited the city of the Chancas.

COMESnounUS /kʌmz/

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading KARI COMES TO HIS OWN When I awoke on the following morning in the splendid chamber of which I have spoken, it was to find that my armour and arms had been restored to me, and very glad was I to see Wave-Flame again.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading After I had eaten and, escorted by servants, walked in the gardens, for never could I be left alone, marvelling at the wondrous golden fruits and flowers, a messenger came to me, saying that the _Villaorna_ desired speech with me.

cunning-eyed

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From this reading I wondered who this _Villaorna_ might be, but when he entered I saw that he was Larico, that same stern-faced, cunning-eyed lord who had been the spokesman of the Inca when he visited the city of the Chancas.

desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/

wanted intensely

From this reading After I had eaten and, escorted by servants, walked in the gardens, for never could I be left alone, marvelling at the wondrous golden fruits and flowers, a messenger came to me, saying that the _Villaorna_ desired speech with me.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading We bowed to each other and all were sent from the chamber, leaving us quite alone.

eatenverbUS /ˈiːtən/

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading After I had eaten and, escorted by servants, walked in the gardens, for never could I be left alone, marvelling at the wondrous golden fruits and flowers, a messenger came to me, saying that the _Villaorna_ desired speech with me.

enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading I wondered who this _Villaorna_ might be, but when he entered I saw that he was Larico, that same stern-faced, cunning-eyed lord who had been the spokesman of the Inca when he visited the city of the Chancas.

escortedverbUS /eˈskɔːrtɪd/

past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort

From this reading After I had eaten and, escorted by servants, walked in the gardens, for never could I be left alone, marvelling at the wondrous golden fruits and flowers, a messenger came to me, saying that the _Villaorna_ desired speech with me.

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading KARI COMES TO HIS OWN When I awoke on the following morning in the splendid chamber of which I have spoken, it was to find that my armour and arms had been restored to me, and very glad was I to see Wave-Flame again.

flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading After I had eaten and, escorted by servants, walked in the gardens, for never could I be left alone, marvelling at the wondrous golden fruits and flowers, a messenger came to me, saying that the _Villaorna_ desired speech with me.

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading KARI COMES TO HIS OWN When I awoke on the following morning in the splendid chamber of which I have spoken, it was to find that my armour and arms had been restored to me, and very glad was I to see Wave-Flame again.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After I had eaten and, escorted by servants, walked in the gardens, for never could I be left alone, marvelling at the wondrous golden fruits and flowers, a messenger came to me, saying that the _Villaorna_ desired speech with me.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We bowed to each other and all were sent from the chamber, leaving us quite alone.

fruitsnounUS /fruːts/

plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading After I had eaten and, escorted by servants, walked in the gardens, for never could I be left alone, marvelling at the wondrous golden fruits and flowers, a messenger came to me, saying that the _Villaorna_ desired speech with me.

gardensnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənz/

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading After I had eaten and, escorted by servants, walked in the gardens, for never could I be left alone, marvelling at the wondrous golden fruits and flowers, a messenger came to me, saying that the _Villaorna_ desired speech with me.

gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading KARI COMES TO HIS OWN When I awoke on the following morning in the splendid chamber of which I have spoken, it was to find that my armour and arms had been restored to me, and very glad was I to see Wave-Flame again.

goldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading After I had eaten and, escorted by servants, walked in the gardens, for never could I be left alone, marvelling at the wondrous golden fruits and flowers, a messenger came to me, saying that the _Villaorna_ desired speech with me.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading KARI COMES TO HIS OWN When I awoke on the following morning in the splendid chamber of which I have spoken, it was to find that my armour and arms had been restored to me, and very glad was I to see Wave-Flame again.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading KARI COMES TO HIS OWN When I awoke on the following morning in the splendid chamber of which I have spoken, it was to find that my armour and arms had been restored to me, and very glad was I to see Wave-Flame again.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading I wondered who this _Villaorna_ might be, but when he entered I saw that he was Larico, that same stern-faced, cunning-eyed lord who had been the spokesman of the Inca when he visited the city of the Chancas.

HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading KARI COMES TO HIS OWN When I awoke on the following morning in the splendid chamber of which I have spoken, it was to find that my armour and arms had been restored to me, and very glad was I to see Wave-Flame again.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading KARI COMES TO HIS OWN When I awoke on the following morning in the splendid chamber of which I have spoken, it was to find that my armour and arms had been restored to me, and very glad was I to see Wave-Flame again.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading KARI COMES TO HIS OWN When I awoke on the following morning in the splendid chamber of which I have spoken, it was to find that my armour and arms had been restored to me, and very glad was I to see Wave-Flame again.

IncanounUS /ˈɪŋkə/

a ruler of the Incas (or a member of his family)

From this reading I wondered who this _Villaorna_ might be, but when he entered I saw that he was Larico, that same stern-faced, cunning-eyed lord who had been the spokesman of the Inca when he visited the city of the Chancas.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading KARI COMES TO HIS OWN When I awoke on the following morning in the splendid chamber of which I have spoken, it was to find that my armour and arms had been restored to me, and very glad was I to see Wave-Flame again.

KARI

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From this reading KARI COMES TO HIS OWN When I awoke on the following morning in the splendid chamber of which I have spoken, it was to find that my armour and arms had been restored to me, and very glad was I to see Wave-Flame again.

Larico

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From this reading I wondered who this _Villaorna_ might be, but when he entered I saw that he was Larico, that same stern-faced, cunning-eyed lord who had been the spokesman of the Inca when he visited the city of the Chancas.

learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Also I learned that _Villaorna_ was his title and meant “Chief priest.”

leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading We bowed to each other and all were sent from the chamber, leaving us quite alone.

leftnounUS /left/

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading After I had eaten and, escorted by servants, walked in the gardens, for never could I be left alone, marvelling at the wondrous golden fruits and flowers, a messenger came to me, saying that the _Villaorna_ desired speech with me.

lordnounUS /lɔːrd/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading I wondered who this _Villaorna_ might be, but when he entered I saw that he was Larico, that same stern-faced, cunning-eyed lord who had been the spokesman of the Inca when he visited the city of the Chancas.

marvelling

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

From this reading After I had eaten and, escorted by servants, walked in the gardens, for never could I be left alone, marvelling at the wondrous golden fruits and flowers, a messenger came to me, saying that the _Villaorna_ desired speech with me.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading KARI COMES TO HIS OWN When I awoke on the following morning in the splendid chamber of which I have spoken, it was to find that my armour and arms had been restored to me, and very glad was I to see Wave-Flame again.

meantverbUS /ment/

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Also I learned that _Villaorna_ was his title and meant “Chief priest.”

messengernounUS /ˈmesəndʒər/

a person who carries a message

From this reading After I had eaten and, escorted by servants, walked in the gardens, for never could I be left alone, marvelling at the wondrous golden fruits and flowers, a messenger came to me, saying that the _Villaorna_ desired speech with me.

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading I wondered who this _Villaorna_ might be, but when he entered I saw that he was Larico, that same stern-faced, cunning-eyed lord who had been the spokesman of the Inca when he visited the city of the Chancas.

morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading KARI COMES TO HIS OWN When I awoke on the following morning in the splendid chamber of which I have spoken, it was to find that my armour and arms had been restored to me, and very glad was I to see Wave-Flame again.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading KARI COMES TO HIS OWN When I awoke on the following morning in the splendid chamber of which I have spoken, it was to find that my armour and arms had been restored to me, and very glad was I to see Wave-Flame again.

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading After I had eaten and, escorted by servants, walked in the gardens, for never could I be left alone, marvelling at the wondrous golden fruits and flowers, a messenger came to me, saying that the _Villaorna_ desired speech with me.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading KARI COMES TO HIS OWN When I awoke on the following morning in the splendid chamber of which I have spoken, it was to find that my armour and arms had been restored to me, and very glad was I to see Wave-Flame again.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading KARI COMES TO HIS OWN When I awoke on the following morning in the splendid chamber of which I have spoken, it was to find that my armour and arms had been restored to me, and very glad was I to see Wave-Flame again.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading We bowed to each other and all were sent from the chamber, leaving us quite alone.

OWNverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading KARI COMES TO HIS OWN When I awoke on the following morning in the splendid chamber of which I have spoken, it was to find that my armour and arms had been restored to me, and very glad was I to see Wave-Flame again.

priestnounUS /priːst/

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading Also I learned that _Villaorna_ was his title and meant “Chief priest.”

quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading We bowed to each other and all were sent from the chamber, leaving us quite alone.

restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading KARI COMES TO HIS OWN When I awoke on the following morning in the splendid chamber of which I have spoken, it was to find that my armour and arms had been restored to me, and very glad was I to see Wave-Flame again.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading I wondered who this _Villaorna_ might be, but when he entered I saw that he was Larico, that same stern-faced, cunning-eyed lord who had been the spokesman of the Inca when he visited the city of the Chancas.

sawverbUS /sɔː/

cut with a saw

From this reading I wondered who this _Villaorna_ might be, but when he entered I saw that he was Larico, that same stern-faced, cunning-eyed lord who had been the spokesman of the Inca when he visited the city of the Chancas.

sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading After I had eaten and, escorted by servants, walked in the gardens, for never could I be left alone, marvelling at the wondrous golden fruits and flowers, a messenger came to me, saying that the _Villaorna_ desired speech with me.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading KARI COMES TO HIS OWN When I awoke on the following morning in the splendid chamber of which I have spoken, it was to find that my armour and arms had been restored to me, and very glad was I to see Wave-Flame again.

sentnounUS /sent/

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading We bowed to each other and all were sent from the chamber, leaving us quite alone.

servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading After I had eaten and, escorted by servants, walked in the gardens, for never could I be left alone, marvelling at the wondrous golden fruits and flowers, a messenger came to me, saying that the _Villaorna_ desired speech with me.

speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading After I had eaten and, escorted by servants, walked in the gardens, for never could I be left alone, marvelling at the wondrous golden fruits and flowers, a messenger came to me, saying that the _Villaorna_ desired speech with me.

splendidadjectiveUS /ˈsplendɪd/

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading KARI COMES TO HIS OWN When I awoke on the following morning in the splendid chamber of which I have spoken, it was to find that my armour and arms had been restored to me, and very glad was I to see Wave-Flame again.

spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading KARI COMES TO HIS OWN When I awoke on the following morning in the splendid chamber of which I have spoken, it was to find that my armour and arms had been restored to me, and very glad was I to see Wave-Flame again.

spokesmannounUS /ˈspoʊksmən/

a male spokesperson

From this reading I wondered who this _Villaorna_ might be, but when he entered I saw that he was Larico, that same stern-faced, cunning-eyed lord who had been the spokesman of the Inca when he visited the city of the Chancas.

stern-faced

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

From this reading I wondered who this _Villaorna_ might be, but when he entered I saw that he was Larico, that same stern-faced, cunning-eyed lord who had been the spokesman of the Inca when he visited the city of the Chancas.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading KARI COMES TO HIS OWN When I awoke on the following morning in the splendid chamber of which I have spoken, it was to find that my armour and arms had been restored to me, and very glad was I to see Wave-Flame again.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading KARI COMES TO HIS OWN When I awoke on the following morning in the splendid chamber of which I have spoken, it was to find that my armour and arms had been restored to me, and very glad was I to see Wave-Flame again.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading I wondered who this _Villaorna_ might be, but when he entered I saw that he was Larico, that same stern-faced, cunning-eyed lord who had been the spokesman of the Inca when he visited the city of the Chancas.

titlenounUS /ˈtaɪtəl/

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading Also I learned that _Villaorna_ was his title and meant “Chief priest.”

TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading KARI COMES TO HIS OWN When I awoke on the following morning in the splendid chamber of which I have spoken, it was to find that my armour and arms had been restored to me, and very glad was I to see Wave-Flame again.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We bowed to each other and all were sent from the chamber, leaving us quite alone.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading KARI COMES TO HIS OWN When I awoke on the following morning in the splendid chamber of which I have spoken, it was to find that my armour and arms had been restored to me, and very glad was I to see Wave-Flame again.

Villaorna

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

From this reading After I had eaten and, escorted by servants, walked in the gardens, for never could I be left alone, marvelling at the wondrous golden fruits and flowers, a messenger came to me, saying that the _Villaorna_ desired speech with me.

visitedverbUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪd/

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading I wondered who this _Villaorna_ might be, but when he entered I saw that he was Larico, that same stern-faced, cunning-eyed lord who had been the spokesman of the Inca when he visited the city of the Chancas.

walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading After I had eaten and, escorted by servants, walked in the gardens, for never could I be left alone, marvelling at the wondrous golden fruits and flowers, a messenger came to me, saying that the _Villaorna_ desired speech with me.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading KARI COMES TO HIS OWN When I awoke on the following morning in the splendid chamber of which I have spoken, it was to find that my armour and arms had been restored to me, and very glad was I to see Wave-Flame again.

Wave-Flame

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

From this reading KARI COMES TO HIS OWN When I awoke on the following morning in the splendid chamber of which I have spoken, it was to find that my armour and arms had been restored to me, and very glad was I to see Wave-Flame again.

WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We bowed to each other and all were sent from the chamber, leaving us quite alone.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading We bowed to each other and all were sent from the chamber, leaving us quite alone.

WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading KARI COMES TO HIS OWN When I awoke on the following morning in the splendid chamber of which I have spoken, it was to find that my armour and arms had been restored to me, and very glad was I to see Wave-Flame again.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading KARI COMES TO HIS OWN When I awoke on the following morning in the splendid chamber of which I have spoken, it was to find that my armour and arms had been restored to me, and very glad was I to see Wave-Flame again.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading I wondered who this _Villaorna_ might be, but when he entered I saw that he was Larico, that same stern-faced, cunning-eyed lord who had been the spokesman of the Inca when he visited the city of the Chancas.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading After I had eaten and, escorted by servants, walked in the gardens, for never could I be left alone, marvelling at the wondrous golden fruits and flowers, a messenger came to me, saying that the _Villaorna_ desired speech with me.

wonderedverbUS /ˈwʌndərd/

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading I wondered who this _Villaorna_ might be, but when he entered I saw that he was Larico, that same stern-faced, cunning-eyed lord who had been the spokesman of the Inca when he visited the city of the Chancas.

wondrousadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndrəs/

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading After I had eaten and, escorted by servants, walked in the gardens, for never could I be left alone, marvelling at the wondrous golden fruits and flowers, a messenger came to me, saying that the _Villaorna_ desired speech with me.

Chapter 15 of The Virgin of the Sun by H. Rider (Henry Rider) Haggard holds 180 sentences, grouped into 36 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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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Hubert
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Tavantinsuyu
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