Chapter 28 of Cat o' mountain is here in full — 262 sentences across 53 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XXVIII
Chapter 28 of Cat o' mountain is here in full — 262 sentences across 53 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
AN ACCOUNT IS CLOSED From the surprise of seeing those dreaded detectives two men recovered quickest--Douglas, who had no fear of them; and Snake, who had every fear of them. Marion and Steve seemed frozen. Their guns had swerved from Snake’s body. The door still stood open, and between officers and criminal stood three people. Snake broke for freedom.
Chapter 28 of Cat o' mountain is here in full — 262 sentences across 53 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading “The door still stood open, and between officers and criminal stood three people.”
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading “AN ACCOUNT IS CLOSED From the surprise of seeing those dreaded detectives two men recovered quickest--Douglas, who had no fear of them; and Snake, who had every fear of them.”
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading “AN ACCOUNT IS CLOSED From the surprise of seeing those dreaded detectives two men recovered quickest--Douglas, who had no fear of them; and Snake, who had every fear of them.”
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading “AN ACCOUNT IS CLOSED From the surprise of seeing those dreaded detectives two men recovered quickest--Douglas, who had no fear of them; and Snake, who had every fear of them.”
most quickly
From this reading “AN ACCOUNT IS CLOSED From the surprise of seeing those dreaded detectives two men recovered quickest--Douglas, who had no fear of them; and Snake, who had every fear of them.”
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading “AN ACCOUNT IS CLOSED From the surprise of seeing those dreaded detectives two men recovered quickest--Douglas, who had no fear of them; and Snake, who had every fear of them.”
possessive form of “snake” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
past form of “swerve” — turn sharply; change direction abruptly
From this reading “Their guns had swerved from Snake’s body.”
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In this reading “AN ACCOUNT IS CLOSED From the surprise of seeing those dreaded detectives two men recovered quickest--Douglas, who had no fear of them; and Snake, who had every fear of them.”
In this reading “Snake broke for freedom.”
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a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading AN ACCOUNT IS CLOSED From the surprise of seeing those dreaded detectives two men recovered quickest--Douglas, who had no fear of them; and Snake, who had every fear of them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ACCOUNT IS CLOSED From the surprise of seeing those dreaded detectives two men recovered quickest--Douglas, who had no fear of them; and Snake, who had every fear of them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN ACCOUNT IS CLOSED From the surprise of seeing those dreaded detectives two men recovered quickest--Douglas, who had no fear of them; and Snake, who had every fear of them.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The door still stood open, and between officers and criminal stood three people.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Their guns had swerved from Snake’s body.
lacking funds
From this reading Snake broke for freedom.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading AN ACCOUNT IS CLOSED From the surprise of seeing those dreaded detectives two men recovered quickest--Douglas, who had no fear of them; and Snake, who had every fear of them.
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading The door still stood open, and between officers and criminal stood three people.
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading AN ACCOUNT IS CLOSED From the surprise of seeing those dreaded detectives two men recovered quickest--Douglas, who had no fear of them; and Snake, who had every fear of them.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door still stood open, and between officers and criminal stood three people.
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading AN ACCOUNT IS CLOSED From the surprise of seeing those dreaded detectives two men recovered quickest--Douglas, who had no fear of them; and Snake, who had every fear of them.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading AN ACCOUNT IS CLOSED From the surprise of seeing those dreaded detectives two men recovered quickest--Douglas, who had no fear of them; and Snake, who had every fear of them.
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading AN ACCOUNT IS CLOSED From the surprise of seeing those dreaded detectives two men recovered quickest--Douglas, who had no fear of them; and Snake, who had every fear of them.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading AN ACCOUNT IS CLOSED From the surprise of seeing those dreaded detectives two men recovered quickest--Douglas, who had no fear of them; and Snake, who had every fear of them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Snake broke for freedom.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Snake broke for freedom.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AN ACCOUNT IS CLOSED From the surprise of seeing those dreaded detectives two men recovered quickest--Douglas, who had no fear of them; and Snake, who had every fear of them.
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading Marion and Steve seemed frozen.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Their guns had swerved from Snake’s body.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN ACCOUNT IS CLOSED From the surprise of seeing those dreaded detectives two men recovered quickest--Douglas, who had no fear of them; and Snake, who had every fear of them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN ACCOUNT IS CLOSED From the surprise of seeing those dreaded detectives two men recovered quickest--Douglas, who had no fear of them; and Snake, who had every fear of them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marion and Steve seemed frozen.
the force of workers available
From this reading AN ACCOUNT IS CLOSED From the surprise of seeing those dreaded detectives two men recovered quickest--Douglas, who had no fear of them; and Snake, who had every fear of them.
not any; not one
From this reading AN ACCOUNT IS CLOSED From the surprise of seeing those dreaded detectives two men recovered quickest--Douglas, who had no fear of them; and Snake, who had every fear of them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ACCOUNT IS CLOSED From the surprise of seeing those dreaded detectives two men recovered quickest--Douglas, who had no fear of them; and Snake, who had every fear of them.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The door still stood open, and between officers and criminal stood three people.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The door still stood open, and between officers and criminal stood three people.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The door still stood open, and between officers and criminal stood three people.
most quickly
From this reading AN ACCOUNT IS CLOSED From the surprise of seeing those dreaded detectives two men recovered quickest--Douglas, who had no fear of them; and Snake, who had every fear of them.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading AN ACCOUNT IS CLOSED From the surprise of seeing those dreaded detectives two men recovered quickest--Douglas, who had no fear of them; and Snake, who had every fear of them.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading AN ACCOUNT IS CLOSED From the surprise of seeing those dreaded detectives two men recovered quickest--Douglas, who had no fear of them; and Snake, who had every fear of them.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Marion and Steve seemed frozen.
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading AN ACCOUNT IS CLOSED From the surprise of seeing those dreaded detectives two men recovered quickest--Douglas, who had no fear of them; and Snake, who had every fear of them.
possessive form of “snake” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading Their guns had swerved from Snake’s body.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marion and Steve seemed frozen.
not in physical motion
From this reading The door still stood open, and between officers and criminal stood three people.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The door still stood open, and between officers and criminal stood three people.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading AN ACCOUNT IS CLOSED From the surprise of seeing those dreaded detectives two men recovered quickest--Douglas, who had no fear of them; and Snake, who had every fear of them.
past form of “swerve” — turn sharply; change direction abruptly
From this reading Their guns had swerved from Snake’s body.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ACCOUNT IS CLOSED From the surprise of seeing those dreaded detectives two men recovered quickest--Douglas, who had no fear of them; and Snake, who had every fear of them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their guns had swerved from Snake’s body.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading AN ACCOUNT IS CLOSED From the surprise of seeing those dreaded detectives two men recovered quickest--Douglas, who had no fear of them; and Snake, who had every fear of them.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading AN ACCOUNT IS CLOSED From the surprise of seeing those dreaded detectives two men recovered quickest--Douglas, who had no fear of them; and Snake, who had every fear of them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The door still stood open, and between officers and criminal stood three people.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading AN ACCOUNT IS CLOSED From the surprise of seeing those dreaded detectives two men recovered quickest--Douglas, who had no fear of them; and Snake, who had every fear of them.
which person or people
From this reading AN ACCOUNT IS CLOSED From the surprise of seeing those dreaded detectives two men recovered quickest--Douglas, who had no fear of them; and Snake, who had every fear of them.
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