Chapter 10 of Cattle-Ranch to College is here in full — 175 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 10 of Cattle-Ranch to College is here in full — 175 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A "BAD MAN'S" END. "That's where Mexican Jack was killed," answered Abe, coming in the doorway, frying pan in hand. "He was shot just where you sit. I'll tell you about it after supper." John moved away from the spot.
Chapter 10 of Cattle-Ranch to College is here in full — 175 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading “"That's where Mexican Jack was killed," answered Abe, coming in the doorway, frying pan in hand.”
cooking in fat or oil in a pan or griddle
From this reading “"That's where Mexican Jack was killed," answered Abe, coming in the doorway, frying pan in hand.”
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading “"That's where Mexican Jack was killed," answered Abe, coming in the doorway, frying pan in hand.”
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “A "BAD MAN'S" END.”
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading “"That's where Mexican Jack was killed," answered Abe, coming in the doorway, frying pan in hand.”
make a sweeping movement
From this reading “"That's where Mexican Jack was killed," answered Abe, coming in the doorway, frying pan in hand.”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “John moved away from the spot.”
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading “I'll tell you about it after supper."”
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In this reading “I'll tell you about it after supper."”
In this reading “"That's where Mexican Jack was killed," answered Abe, coming in the doorway, frying pan in hand.”
In this reading “A "BAD MAN'S" END.”
In this reading “John moved away from the spot.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A "BAD MAN'S" END.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's where Mexican Jack was killed," answered Abe, coming in the doorway, frying pan in hand.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I'll tell you about it after supper."
later than; following
From this reading I'll tell you about it after supper."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "That's where Mexican Jack was killed," answered Abe, coming in the doorway, frying pan in hand.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading John moved away from the spot.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading A "BAD MAN'S" END.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "That's where Mexican Jack was killed," answered Abe, coming in the doorway, frying pan in hand.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading "That's where Mexican Jack was killed," answered Abe, coming in the doorway, frying pan in hand.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A "BAD MAN'S" END.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading John moved away from the spot.
cooking in fat or oil in a pan or griddle
From this reading "That's where Mexican Jack was killed," answered Abe, coming in the doorway, frying pan in hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "That's where Mexican Jack was killed," answered Abe, coming in the doorway, frying pan in hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He was shot just where you sit.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'll tell you about it after supper."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "That's where Mexican Jack was killed," answered Abe, coming in the doorway, frying pan in hand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I'll tell you about it after supper."
a small worthless amount
From this reading "That's where Mexican Jack was killed," answered Abe, coming in the doorway, frying pan in hand.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John moved away from the spot.
and nothing more
From this reading "He was shot just where you sit.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "That's where Mexican Jack was killed," answered Abe, coming in the doorway, frying pan in hand.
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A "BAD MAN'S" END.
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading "That's where Mexican Jack was killed," answered Abe, coming in the doorway, frying pan in hand.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading John moved away from the spot.
make a sweeping movement
From this reading "That's where Mexican Jack was killed," answered Abe, coming in the doorway, frying pan in hand.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading "He was shot just where you sit.
be seated
From this reading "He was shot just where you sit.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading John moved away from the spot.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading I'll tell you about it after supper."
express in words
From this reading I'll tell you about it after supper."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's where Mexican Jack was killed," answered Abe, coming in the doorway, frying pan in hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "That's where Mexican Jack was killed," answered Abe, coming in the doorway, frying pan in hand.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That's where Mexican Jack was killed," answered Abe, coming in the doorway, frying pan in hand.
in or at the place that
From this reading "That's where Mexican Jack was killed," answered Abe, coming in the doorway, frying pan in hand.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "He was shot just where you sit.
Chapter 10 of Cattle-Ranch to College by Russell Doubleday holds 175 sentences, grouped into 35 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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