Chapter 10 of Another Summer is here in full — 16 sentences across 4 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 10 of Another Summer is here in full — 16 sentences across 4 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
ALASKA. July 9, 1892. This morning we went ashore at Fort Wrangell, but found little there of interest. A lot of miserable Indians and dogs and old houses, a post-office and a court-house. An Indian dressed himself as a warrior in paint and feathers, and executed a war-dance in a barn for the amusement of the visitors.
Chapter 10 of Another Summer is here in full — 16 sentences across 4 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union
From this reading “ALASKA.”
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading “An Indian dressed himself as a warrior in paint and feathers, and executed a war-dance in a barn for the amusement of the visitors.”
put to death as punishment
From this reading “An Indian dressed himself as a warrior in paint and feathers, and executed a war-dance in a barn for the amusement of the visitors.”
plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading “An Indian dressed himself as a warrior in paint and feathers, and executed a war-dance in a barn for the amusement of the visitors.”
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading “July 9, 1892.”
make a painting
From this reading “An Indian dressed himself as a warrior in paint and feathers, and executed a war-dance in a barn for the amusement of the visitors.”
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading “An Indian dressed himself as a warrior in paint and feathers, and executed a war-dance in a barn for the amusement of the visitors.”
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading “An Indian dressed himself as a warrior in paint and feathers, and executed a war-dance in a barn for the amusement of the visitors.”
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In this reading “This morning we went ashore at Fort Wrangell, but found little there of interest.”
In this reading “A lot of miserable Indians and dogs and old houses, a post-office and a court-house.”
In this reading “An Indian dressed himself as a warrior in paint and feathers, and executed a war-dance in a barn for the amusement of the visitors.”
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From this reading July 9, 1892.
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From this reading July 9, 1892.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A lot of miserable Indians and dogs and old houses, a post-office and a court-house.
a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union
From this reading ALASKA.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading An Indian dressed himself as a warrior in paint and feathers, and executed a war-dance in a barn for the amusement of the visitors.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An Indian dressed himself as a warrior in paint and feathers, and executed a war-dance in a barn for the amusement of the visitors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A lot of miserable Indians and dogs and old houses, a post-office and a court-house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An Indian dressed himself as a warrior in paint and feathers, and executed a war-dance in a barn for the amusement of the visitors.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading This morning we went ashore at Fort Wrangell, but found little there of interest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This morning we went ashore at Fort Wrangell, but found little there of interest.
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading An Indian dressed himself as a warrior in paint and feathers, and executed a war-dance in a barn for the amusement of the visitors.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This morning we went ashore at Fort Wrangell, but found little there of interest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A lot of miserable Indians and dogs and old houses, a post-office and a court-house.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading A lot of miserable Indians and dogs and old houses, a post-office and a court-house.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading An Indian dressed himself as a warrior in paint and feathers, and executed a war-dance in a barn for the amusement of the visitors.
put to death as punishment
From this reading An Indian dressed himself as a warrior in paint and feathers, and executed a war-dance in a barn for the amusement of the visitors.
plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading An Indian dressed himself as a warrior in paint and feathers, and executed a war-dance in a barn for the amusement of the visitors.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An Indian dressed himself as a warrior in paint and feathers, and executed a war-dance in a barn for the amusement of the visitors.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading This morning we went ashore at Fort Wrangell, but found little there of interest.
set up or found
From this reading This morning we went ashore at Fort Wrangell, but found little there of interest.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading An Indian dressed himself as a warrior in paint and feathers, and executed a war-dance in a barn for the amusement of the visitors.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A lot of miserable Indians and dogs and old houses, a post-office and a court-house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An Indian dressed himself as a warrior in paint and feathers, and executed a war-dance in a barn for the amusement of the visitors.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading An Indian dressed himself as a warrior in paint and feathers, and executed a war-dance in a barn for the amusement of the visitors.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading A lot of miserable Indians and dogs and old houses, a post-office and a court-house.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading This morning we went ashore at Fort Wrangell, but found little there of interest.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading July 9, 1892.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This morning we went ashore at Fort Wrangell, but found little there of interest.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading A lot of miserable Indians and dogs and old houses, a post-office and a court-house.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading A lot of miserable Indians and dogs and old houses, a post-office and a court-house.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading This morning we went ashore at Fort Wrangell, but found little there of interest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This morning we went ashore at Fort Wrangell, but found little there of interest.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A lot of miserable Indians and dogs and old houses, a post-office and a court-house.
make a painting
From this reading An Indian dressed himself as a warrior in paint and feathers, and executed a war-dance in a barn for the amusement of the visitors.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A lot of miserable Indians and dogs and old houses, a post-office and a court-house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An Indian dressed himself as a warrior in paint and feathers, and executed a war-dance in a barn for the amusement of the visitors.
in or at that place or location
From this reading This morning we went ashore at Fort Wrangell, but found little there of interest.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This morning we went ashore at Fort Wrangell, but found little there of interest.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading An Indian dressed himself as a warrior in paint and feathers, and executed a war-dance in a barn for the amusement of the visitors.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An Indian dressed himself as a warrior in paint and feathers, and executed a war-dance in a barn for the amusement of the visitors.
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading An Indian dressed himself as a warrior in paint and feathers, and executed a war-dance in a barn for the amusement of the visitors.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading This morning we went ashore at Fort Wrangell, but found little there of interest.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading This morning we went ashore at Fort Wrangell, but found little there of interest.
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From this reading This morning we went ashore at Fort Wrangell, but found little there of interest.
Chapter 10 of Another Summer by Charles J. Gillis holds 16 sentences, grouped into 4 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 10 holds 16 sentences of Another Summer, unabridged, divided into 4 reading sections.
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