Chapter 29 of Cowmen and Rustlers is here in full — 62 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 29 of Cowmen and Rustlers is here in full — 62 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A STRANGE OCCURRENCE. "Do you know," inquired Sterry, "how soon it is contemplated making the attack?" "I have not heard Inman or Cadmus say, but from the talk of the men I judge it will be quite soon." "Probably within a couple of hours?" "Sooner than that--by 9 o'clock at the latest."
Chapter 29 of Cowmen and Rustlers is here in full — 62 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading “"Do you know," inquired Sterry, "how soon it is contemplated making the attack?"”
(Greek mythology) the brother of Europa and traditional founder of Thebes in Boeotia
From this reading “"I have not heard Inman or Cadmus say, but from the talk of the men I judge it will be quite soon."”
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading “"Do you know," inquired Sterry, "how soon it is contemplated making the attack?"”
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “"Do you know," inquired Sterry, "how soon it is contemplated making the attack?"”
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading “"Sooner than that--by 9 o'clock at the latest."”
according to the clock
From this reading “"Sooner than that--by 9 o'clock at the latest."”
an event that happens
From this reading “A STRANGE OCCURRENCE.”
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading “"Sooner than that--by 9 o'clock at the latest."”
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From this reading "Sooner than that--by 9 o'clock at the latest."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGE OCCURRENCE.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Sooner than that--by 9 o'clock at the latest."
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading "Do you know," inquired Sterry, "how soon it is contemplated making the attack?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I have not heard Inman or Cadmus say, but from the talk of the men I judge it will be quite soon."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I have not heard Inman or Cadmus say, but from the talk of the men I judge it will be quite soon."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Sooner than that--by 9 o'clock at the latest."
(Greek mythology) the brother of Europa and traditional founder of Thebes in Boeotia
From this reading "I have not heard Inman or Cadmus say, but from the talk of the men I judge it will be quite soon."
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading "Do you know," inquired Sterry, "how soon it is contemplated making the attack?"
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading "Probably within a couple of hours?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you know," inquired Sterry, "how soon it is contemplated making the attack?"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I have not heard Inman or Cadmus say, but from the talk of the men I judge it will be quite soon."
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have not heard Inman or Cadmus say, but from the talk of the men I judge it will be quite soon."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "I have not heard Inman or Cadmus say, but from the talk of the men I judge it will be quite soon."
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "Probably within a couple of hours?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Do you know," inquired Sterry, "how soon it is contemplated making the attack?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have not heard Inman or Cadmus say, but from the talk of the men I judge it will be quite soon."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I have not heard Inman or Cadmus say, but from the talk of the men I judge it will be quite soon."
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Do you know," inquired Sterry, "how soon it is contemplated making the attack?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Do you know," inquired Sterry, "how soon it is contemplated making the attack?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Do you know," inquired Sterry, "how soon it is contemplated making the attack?"
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading "I have not heard Inman or Cadmus say, but from the talk of the men I judge it will be quite soon."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Do you know," inquired Sterry, "how soon it is contemplated making the attack?"
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading "Sooner than that--by 9 o'clock at the latest."
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "Do you know," inquired Sterry, "how soon it is contemplated making the attack?"
the force of workers available
From this reading "I have not heard Inman or Cadmus say, but from the talk of the men I judge it will be quite soon."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I have not heard Inman or Cadmus say, but from the talk of the men I judge it will be quite soon."
according to the clock
From this reading "Sooner than that--by 9 o'clock at the latest."
an event that happens
From this reading A STRANGE OCCURRENCE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I have not heard Inman or Cadmus say, but from the talk of the men I judge it will be quite soon."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I have not heard Inman or Cadmus say, but from the talk of the men I judge it will be quite soon."
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "Probably within a couple of hours?"
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "I have not heard Inman or Cadmus say, but from the talk of the men I judge it will be quite soon."
express in words
From this reading "I have not heard Inman or Cadmus say, but from the talk of the men I judge it will be quite soon."
in the near future
From this reading "Do you know," inquired Sterry, "how soon it is contemplated making the attack?"
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading "Sooner than that--by 9 o'clock at the latest."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Do you know," inquired Sterry, "how soon it is contemplated making the attack?"
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE OCCURRENCE.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "I have not heard Inman or Cadmus say, but from the talk of the men I judge it will be quite soon."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Sooner than that--by 9 o'clock at the latest."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Sooner than that--by 9 o'clock at the latest."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Do you know," inquired Sterry, "how soon it is contemplated making the attack?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I have not heard Inman or Cadmus say, but from the talk of the men I judge it will be quite soon."
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "Probably within a couple of hours?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you know," inquired Sterry, "how soon it is contemplated making the attack?"
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