Cowboy Dave

Chapter X · Chapter 10

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HAZARDOUS WORK Cowboys rushing here and there.

Dust arising in clouds, settling into a hazy mist, only to be shattered again, as some rushing rider rode recklessly through it.

Yells, shouts, the snapping of whips, the barking of heavy calibred revolvers, now and then the shrill neigh of a cow-pony.

Above all a deep resonant note--a sort of distant thunder--a pounding of the earth as thousands of hoofs smote it at once.

That was the scene on which Dave Carson gazed, as he rose in his saddle, his breath coming in quicker measures, while a fierce light shone in his eyes, for he was having a part in it all.

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Chapter X Reading 1/17

Cowboy Dave Frank V. Webster

Chapter X

Chapter 10

Chapter 10 of Cowboy Dave is here in full — 87 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

HAZARDOUS WORK Cowboys rushing here and there. Dust arising in clouds, settling into a hazy mist, only to be shattered again, as some rushing rider rode recklessly through it. Yells, shouts, the snapping of whips, the barking of heavy calibred revolvers, now and then the shrill neigh of a cow-pony. Above all a deep resonant note--a sort of distant thunder--a pounding of the earth as thousands of hoofs smote it at once. That was the scene on which Dave Carson gazed, as he rose in his saddle, his breath coming in quicker measures, while a fierce light shone in his eyes, for he was having a part in it all.

Cowboy Dave

Chapter X · Chapter 10

Chapter 10 of Cowboy Dave is here in full — 87 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/17 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1

HAZARDOUS WORK Cowboys rushing here and there.

/ˈhæzərdəs wɜːrk ˈkaʊbɔɪz ˈrʌʃɪŋ hiːr ənd ðer/

Line 2

Dust arising in clouds, settling into a hazy mist, only to be shattered again, as some rushing rider rode recklessly through it.

/dʌst ərˈaɪzɪŋ ɪn klaʊdz ˈsetəlɪŋ ˈɪntuː ə ˈheɪzi mɪst ˈoʊnli tuː biː ˈʃætərd əˈɡen æz sʌm ˈrʌʃɪŋ ˈraɪdər roʊd ˈrekləsli θruː ɪt/

Line 3

Yells, shouts, the snapping of whips, the barking of heavy calibred revolvers, now and then the shrill neigh of a cow-pony.

Line 4

Above all a deep resonant note--a sort of distant thunder--a pounding of the earth as thousands of hoofs smote it at once.

Line 5

That was the scene on which Dave Carson gazed, as he rose in his saddle, his breath coming in quicker measures, while a fierce light shone in his eyes, for he was having a part in it all.

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Cowboys noun US /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/

plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback

From this reading “HAZARDOUS WORK Cowboys rushing here and there.”

hazardous adjective US /ˈhæzərdəs/

involving risk or danger

From this reading “HAZARDOUS WORK Cowboys rushing here and there.”

neigh noun US /neɪ/

the characteristic sounds made by a horse

From this reading “Yells, shouts, the snapping of whips, the barking of heavy calibred revolvers, now and then the shrill neigh of a cow-pony.”

pounding noun US /ˈpaʊndɪŋ/

repeated heavy blows

From this reading “Above all a deep resonant note--a sort of distant thunder--a pounding of the earth as thousands of hoofs smote it at once.”

recklessly adverb US /ˈrekləsli/

in a reckless manner

From this reading “Dust arising in clouds, settling into a hazy mist, only to be shattered again, as some rushing rider rode recklessly through it.”

resonant adjective US /ˈrezənənt/

characterized by resonance

From this reading “Above all a deep resonant note--a sort of distant thunder--a pounding of the earth as thousands of hoofs smote it at once.”

revolvers noun US /rɪˈvɑːlvərz/

plural of “revolver” — a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)

From this reading “Yells, shouts, the snapping of whips, the barking of heavy calibred revolvers, now and then the shrill neigh of a cow-pony.”

whips noun US /wɪps/

plural of “whip” — an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping

From this reading “Yells, shouts, the snapping of whips, the barking of heavy calibred revolvers, now and then the shrill neigh of a cow-pony.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Dust arising in clouds, settling into a hazy mist, only to be shattered again, as some rushing rider rode recklessly through it.

AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Above all a deep resonant note--a sort of distant thunder--a pounding of the earth as thousands of hoofs smote it at once.

againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading Dust arising in clouds, settling into a hazy mist, only to be shattered again, as some rushing rider rode recklessly through it.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Above all a deep resonant note--a sort of distant thunder--a pounding of the earth as thousands of hoofs smote it at once.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading HAZARDOUS WORK Cowboys rushing here and there.

arisingverbUS /ərˈaɪzɪŋ/

-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Dust arising in clouds, settling into a hazy mist, only to be shattered again, as some rushing rider rode recklessly through it.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Dust arising in clouds, settling into a hazy mist, only to be shattered again, as some rushing rider rode recklessly through it.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Above all a deep resonant note--a sort of distant thunder--a pounding of the earth as thousands of hoofs smote it at once.

barkingverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/

-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone

From this reading Yells, shouts, the snapping of whips, the barking of heavy calibred revolvers, now and then the shrill neigh of a cow-pony.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Dust arising in clouds, settling into a hazy mist, only to be shattered again, as some rushing rider rode recklessly through it.

breathnounUS /breθ/

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading That was the scene on which Dave Carson gazed, as he rose in his saddle, his breath coming in quicker measures, while a fierce light shone in his eyes, for he was having a part in it all.

calibred

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From this reading Yells, shouts, the snapping of whips, the barking of heavy calibred revolvers, now and then the shrill neigh of a cow-pony.

CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/

United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)

cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading Dust arising in clouds, settling into a hazy mist, only to be shattered again, as some rushing rider rode recklessly through it.

comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

cow-pony

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From this reading Yells, shouts, the snapping of whips, the barking of heavy calibred revolvers, now and then the shrill neigh of a cow-pony.

CowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/

plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback

From this reading HAZARDOUS WORK Cowboys rushing here and there.

Dave

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deepadjectiveUS /diːp/

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Above all a deep resonant note--a sort of distant thunder--a pounding of the earth as thousands of hoofs smote it at once.

distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Above all a deep resonant note--a sort of distant thunder--a pounding of the earth as thousands of hoofs smote it at once.

DustverbUS /dʌst/

remove the dust from

From this reading Dust arising in clouds, settling into a hazy mist, only to be shattered again, as some rushing rider rode recklessly through it.

earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Above all a deep resonant note--a sort of distant thunder--a pounding of the earth as thousands of hoofs smote it at once.

eyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

fierceadjectiveUS /fɪrs/

marked by extreme and violent energy

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

gazedverbUS /ɡeɪzd/

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

HAZARDOUSadjectiveUS /ˈhæzərdəs/

involving risk or danger

From this reading HAZARDOUS WORK Cowboys rushing here and there.

hazyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪzi/

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading Dust arising in clouds, settling into a hazy mist, only to be shattered again, as some rushing rider rode recklessly through it.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Yells, shouts, the snapping of whips, the barking of heavy calibred revolvers, now and then the shrill neigh of a cow-pony.

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading HAZARDOUS WORK Cowboys rushing here and there.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/

plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal

From this reading Above all a deep resonant note--a sort of distant thunder--a pounding of the earth as thousands of hoofs smote it at once.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Dust arising in clouds, settling into a hazy mist, only to be shattered again, as some rushing rider rode recklessly through it.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Dust arising in clouds, settling into a hazy mist, only to be shattered again, as some rushing rider rode recklessly through it.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Dust arising in clouds, settling into a hazy mist, only to be shattered again, as some rushing rider rode recklessly through it.

lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/

of comparatively little physical weight or density

measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/

plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

mistverbUS /mɪst/

become covered with mist

From this reading Dust arising in clouds, settling into a hazy mist, only to be shattered again, as some rushing rider rode recklessly through it.

neighnounUS /neɪ/

the characteristic sounds made by a horse

From this reading Yells, shouts, the snapping of whips, the barking of heavy calibred revolvers, now and then the shrill neigh of a cow-pony.

notenounUS /noʊt/

a brief written record

From this reading Above all a deep resonant note--a sort of distant thunder--a pounding of the earth as thousands of hoofs smote it at once.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Yells, shouts, the snapping of whips, the barking of heavy calibred revolvers, now and then the shrill neigh of a cow-pony.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Yells, shouts, the snapping of whips, the barking of heavy calibred revolvers, now and then the shrill neigh of a cow-pony.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

onceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading Above all a deep resonant note--a sort of distant thunder--a pounding of the earth as thousands of hoofs smote it at once.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading Dust arising in clouds, settling into a hazy mist, only to be shattered again, as some rushing rider rode recklessly through it.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

poundingnounUS /ˈpaʊndɪŋ/

repeated heavy blows

From this reading Above all a deep resonant note--a sort of distant thunder--a pounding of the earth as thousands of hoofs smote it at once.

quickeradverbUS /ˈkwɪkər/

more quickly

recklesslyadverbUS /ˈrekləsli/

in a reckless manner

From this reading Dust arising in clouds, settling into a hazy mist, only to be shattered again, as some rushing rider rode recklessly through it.

resonantadjectiveUS /ˈrezənənt/

characterized by resonance

From this reading Above all a deep resonant note--a sort of distant thunder--a pounding of the earth as thousands of hoofs smote it at once.

revolversnounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvərz/

plural of “revolver” — a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)

From this reading Yells, shouts, the snapping of whips, the barking of heavy calibred revolvers, now and then the shrill neigh of a cow-pony.

ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading Dust arising in clouds, settling into a hazy mist, only to be shattered again, as some rushing rider rode recklessly through it.

rodeverbUS /roʊd/

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Dust arising in clouds, settling into a hazy mist, only to be shattered again, as some rushing rider rode recklessly through it.

rosenounUS /roʊz/

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading HAZARDOUS WORK Cowboys rushing here and there.

saddleverbUS /ˈsædəl/

put a saddle on

scenenounUS /siːn/

the place where some action occurs

settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading Dust arising in clouds, settling into a hazy mist, only to be shattered again, as some rushing rider rode recklessly through it.

shatteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərd/

ruined or disrupted

From this reading Dust arising in clouds, settling into a hazy mist, only to be shattered again, as some rushing rider rode recklessly through it.

shoneverbUS /ʃoʊn/

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/

plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading Yells, shouts, the snapping of whips, the barking of heavy calibred revolvers, now and then the shrill neigh of a cow-pony.

shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading Yells, shouts, the snapping of whips, the barking of heavy calibred revolvers, now and then the shrill neigh of a cow-pony.

smote

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From this reading Above all a deep resonant note--a sort of distant thunder--a pounding of the earth as thousands of hoofs smote it at once.

snappingverbUS /ˈsnæpɪŋ/

inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading Yells, shouts, the snapping of whips, the barking of heavy calibred revolvers, now and then the shrill neigh of a cow-pony.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Dust arising in clouds, settling into a hazy mist, only to be shattered again, as some rushing rider rode recklessly through it.

sortnounUS /sɔːrt/

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Above all a deep resonant note--a sort of distant thunder--a pounding of the earth as thousands of hoofs smote it at once.

ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Yells, shouts, the snapping of whips, the barking of heavy calibred revolvers, now and then the shrill neigh of a cow-pony.

thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Yells, shouts, the snapping of whips, the barking of heavy calibred revolvers, now and then the shrill neigh of a cow-pony.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading HAZARDOUS WORK Cowboys rushing here and there.

thousandsnounUS /ˈθaʊzəndz/

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Above all a deep resonant note--a sort of distant thunder--a pounding of the earth as thousands of hoofs smote it at once.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Dust arising in clouds, settling into a hazy mist, only to be shattered again, as some rushing rider rode recklessly through it.

thunderverbUS /ˈθʌndər/

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading Above all a deep resonant note--a sort of distant thunder--a pounding of the earth as thousands of hoofs smote it at once.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Dust arising in clouds, settling into a hazy mist, only to be shattered again, as some rushing rider rode recklessly through it.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

whipsnounUS /wɪps/

plural of “whip” — an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping

From this reading Yells, shouts, the snapping of whips, the barking of heavy calibred revolvers, now and then the shrill neigh of a cow-pony.

WORKverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading HAZARDOUS WORK Cowboys rushing here and there.

YellsnounUS /jelz/

plural of “yell” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading Yells, shouts, the snapping of whips, the barking of heavy calibred revolvers, now and then the shrill neigh of a cow-pony.

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