Chapter 17 of A Man Four-Square is here in full — 139 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 17 of A Man Four-Square is here in full — 139 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Three Modern Musketeers The fierce crackling of the flames rolled toward them. The wind served at least the one purpose of lifting the smoke so that it did not stifle those on the river-bank. Clanton crept up from the cave and joined them. "Looks like we're goin' out with fireworks, Billie," he grinned. "That's nonsense," said Lee sharply.
Chapter 17 of A Man Four-Square is here in full — 139 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered
From this reading “Three Modern Musketeers The fierce crackling of the flames rolled toward them.”
plural of “firework” — (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
From this reading “"Looks like we're goin' out with fireworks, Billie," he grinned.”
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading “Three Modern Musketeers The fierce crackling of the flames rolled toward them.”
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading “"Looks like we're goin' out with fireworks, Billie," he grinned.”
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading “"That's nonsense," said Lee sharply.”
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading “The wind served at least the one purpose of lifting the smoke so that it did not stifle those on the river-bank.”
plural of “musketeer” — a foot soldier armed with a musket
From this reading “Three Modern Musketeers The fierce crackling of the flames rolled toward them.”
suppress in order to conceal or hide
From this reading “The wind served at least the one purpose of lifting the smoke so that it did not stifle those on the river-bank.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Clanton crept up from the cave and joined them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The wind served at least the one purpose of lifting the smoke so that it did not stifle those on the river-bank.
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From this reading "Looks like we're goin' out with fireworks, Billie," he grinned.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Clanton crept up from the cave and joined them.
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From this reading Clanton crept up from the cave and joined them.
the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered
From this reading Three Modern Musketeers The fierce crackling of the flames rolled toward them.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading Clanton crept up from the cave and joined them.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The wind served at least the one purpose of lifting the smoke so that it did not stifle those on the river-bank.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Three Modern Musketeers The fierce crackling of the flames rolled toward them.
plural of “firework” — (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
From this reading "Looks like we're goin' out with fireworks, Billie," he grinned.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading Three Modern Musketeers The fierce crackling of the flames rolled toward them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Clanton crept up from the cave and joined them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Looks like we're goin' out with fireworks, Billie," he grinned.
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading "Looks like we're goin' out with fireworks, Billie," he grinned.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Looks like we're goin' out with fireworks, Billie," he grinned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The wind served at least the one purpose of lifting the smoke so that it did not stifle those on the river-bank.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Clanton crept up from the cave and joined them.
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 The wind served at least the one purpose of lifting the smoke so that it did not stifle those on the river-bank.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading "That's nonsense," said Lee sharply.
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading The wind served at least the one purpose of lifting the smoke so that it did not stifle those on the river-bank.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Looks like we're goin' out with fireworks, Billie," he grinned.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "Looks like we're goin' out with fireworks, Billie," he grinned.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Three Modern Musketeers The fierce crackling of the flames rolled toward them.
plural of “musketeer” — a foot soldier armed with a musket
From this reading Three Modern Musketeers The fierce crackling of the flames rolled toward them.
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading "That's nonsense," said Lee sharply.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The wind served at least the one purpose of lifting the smoke so that it did not stifle those on the river-bank.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Three Modern Musketeers The fierce crackling of the flames rolled toward them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The wind served at least the one purpose of lifting the smoke so that it did not stifle those on the river-bank.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The wind served at least the one purpose of lifting the smoke so that it did not stifle those on the river-bank.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Looks like we're goin' out with fireworks, Billie," he grinned.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The wind served at least the one purpose of lifting the smoke so that it did not stifle those on the river-bank.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The wind served at least the one purpose of lifting the smoke so that it did not stifle those on the river-bank.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Three Modern Musketeers The fierce crackling of the flames rolled toward them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That's nonsense," said Lee sharply.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The wind served at least the one purpose of lifting the smoke so that it did not stifle those on the river-bank.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading "That's nonsense," said Lee sharply.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading The wind served at least the one purpose of lifting the smoke so that it did not stifle those on the river-bank.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The wind served at least the one purpose of lifting the smoke so that it did not stifle those on the river-bank.
suppress in order to conceal or hide
From this reading The wind served at least the one purpose of lifting the smoke so that it did not stifle those on the river-bank.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The wind served at least the one purpose of lifting the smoke so that it did not stifle those on the river-bank.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's nonsense," said Lee sharply.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Three Modern Musketeers The fierce crackling of the flames rolled toward them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Three Modern Musketeers The fierce crackling of the flames rolled toward them.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The wind served at least the one purpose of lifting the smoke so that it did not stifle those on the river-bank.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three Modern Musketeers The fierce crackling of the flames rolled toward them.
in the direction of
From this reading Three Modern Musketeers The fierce crackling of the flames rolled toward them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Clanton crept up from the cave and joined them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Looks like we're goin' out with fireworks, Billie," he grinned.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The wind served at least the one purpose of lifting the smoke so that it did not stifle those on the river-bank.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Looks like we're goin' out with fireworks, Billie," he grinned.
Chapter 17 of A Man Four-Square by William MacLeod Raine holds 139 sentences, grouped into 28 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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