Chapter 19 of A Prisoner of Morro is here in full — 154 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 19 of A Prisoner of Morro is here in full — 154 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A FAREWELL. Clif found Lieutenant Hernandez waiting for them to come out. Both he and the driver had descended from the carriage. It was quite dark where they were, apparently surrounded by a lonely woods. But by such light as there was Clif looked at the officer anxiously.
Chapter 19 of A Prisoner of Morro is here in full — 154 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading “But by such light as there was Clif looked at the officer anxiously.”
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading “Both he and the driver had descended from the carriage.”
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading “Both he and the driver had descended from the carriage.”
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading “A FAREWELL.”
a commissioned military officer
From this reading “Clif found Lieutenant Hernandez waiting for them to come out.”
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading “It was quite dark where they were, apparently surrounded by a lonely woods.”
confined on all sides
From this reading “It was quite dark where they were, apparently surrounded by a lonely woods.”
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading “It was quite dark where they were, apparently surrounded by a lonely woods.”
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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 A FAREWELL.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Both he and the driver had descended from the carriage.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading But by such light as there was Clif looked at the officer anxiously.
from appearances alone
From this reading It was quite dark where they were, apparently surrounded by a lonely woods.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But by such light as there was Clif looked at the officer anxiously.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But by such light as there was Clif looked at the officer anxiously.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both he and the driver had descended from the carriage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But by such light as there was Clif looked at the officer anxiously.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was quite dark where they were, apparently surrounded by a lonely woods.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Both he and the driver had descended from the carriage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clif found Lieutenant Hernandez waiting for them to come out.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Clif found Lieutenant Hernandez waiting for them to come out.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was quite dark where they were, apparently surrounded by a lonely woods.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Both he and the driver had descended from the carriage.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading Both he and the driver had descended from the carriage.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading A FAREWELL.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Clif found Lieutenant Hernandez waiting for them to come out.
set up or found
From this reading Clif found Lieutenant Hernandez waiting for them to come out.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Both he and the driver had descended from the carriage.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Both he and the driver had descended from the carriage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both he and the driver had descended from the carriage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clif found Lieutenant Hernandez waiting for them to come out.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was quite dark where they were, apparently surrounded by a lonely woods.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Clif found Lieutenant Hernandez waiting for them to come out.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading But by such light as there was Clif looked at the officer anxiously.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading It was quite dark where they were, apparently surrounded by a lonely woods.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But by such light as there was Clif looked at the officer anxiously.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading But by such light as there was Clif looked at the officer anxiously.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Clif found Lieutenant Hernandez waiting for them to come out.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite dark where they were, apparently surrounded by a lonely woods.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But by such light as there was Clif looked at the officer anxiously.
confined on all sides
From this reading It was quite dark where they were, apparently surrounded by a lonely woods.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Both he and the driver had descended from the carriage.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Clif found Lieutenant Hernandez waiting for them to come out.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But by such light as there was Clif looked at the officer anxiously.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was quite dark where they were, apparently surrounded by a lonely woods.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Clif found Lieutenant Hernandez waiting for them to come out.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Clif found Lieutenant Hernandez waiting for them to come out.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was quite dark where they were, apparently surrounded by a lonely woods.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was quite dark where they were, apparently surrounded by a lonely woods.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was quite dark where they were, apparently surrounded by a lonely woods.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading It was quite dark where they were, apparently surrounded by a lonely woods.
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