Chapter 13 of Dead Shot is here in full — 169 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XIII
Chapter 13 of Dead Shot is here in full — 169 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“THUNDER-CLOUD’S” REVELATION. “Wal, we’re in for it,” said the “Crow-Killer,” philosophically. “But, if they will only give us time, we may trick ’em yet,” he said. “Yes, but they will not give us time; they are too afraid of us to linger in their vengeance.” “You’re right, Dave; I expect they’ll settle our hash in short order.
Chapter 13 of Dead Shot is here in full — 169 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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regard something as probable or likely
From this reading ““You’re right, Dave; I expect they’ll settle our hash in short order.”
chopped meat mixed with potatoes and browned
From this reading ““You’re right, Dave; I expect they’ll settle our hash in short order.”
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading ““Yes, but they will not give us time; they are too afraid of us to linger in their vengeance.””
in a philosophic manner
From this reading ““Wal, we’re in for it,” said the “Crow-Killer,” philosophically.”
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading ““THUNDER-CLOUD’S” REVELATION.”
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading ““You’re right, Dave; I expect they’ll settle our hash in short order.”
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading ““But, if they will only give us time, we may trick ’em yet,” he said.”
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading ““Yes, but they will not give us time; they are too afraid of us to linger in their vengeance.””
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In this reading ““Yes, but they will not give us time; they are too afraid of us to linger in their vengeance.””
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filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading “Yes, but they will not give us time; they are too afraid of us to linger in their vengeance.”
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Yes, but they will not give us time; they are too afraid of us to linger in their vengeance.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But, if they will only give us time, we may trick ’em yet,” he said.
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From this reading “Wal, we’re in for it,” said the “Crow-Killer,” philosophically.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You’re right, Dave; I expect they’ll settle our hash in short order.
a quad with a square body
From this reading “But, if they will only give us time, we may trick ’em yet,” he said.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading “You’re right, Dave; I expect they’ll settle our hash in short order.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Wal, we’re in for it,” said the “Crow-Killer,” philosophically.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “But, if they will only give us time, we may trick ’em yet,” he said.
chopped meat mixed with potatoes and browned
From this reading “You’re right, Dave; I expect they’ll settle our hash in short order.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “But, if they will only give us time, we may trick ’em yet,” he said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “You’re right, Dave; I expect they’ll settle our hash in short order.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “But, if they will only give us time, we may trick ’em yet,” he said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Wal, we’re in for it,” said the “Crow-Killer,” philosophically.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Wal, we’re in for it,” said the “Crow-Killer,” philosophically.
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading “Yes, but they will not give us time; they are too afraid of us to linger in their vengeance.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “But, if they will only give us time, we may trick ’em yet,” he said.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Yes, but they will not give us time; they are too afraid of us to linger in their vengeance.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Yes, but they will not give us time; they are too afraid of us to linger in their vengeance.”
and nothing more
From this reading “But, if they will only give us time, we may trick ’em yet,” he said.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “You’re right, Dave; I expect they’ll settle our hash in short order.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “You’re right, Dave; I expect they’ll settle our hash in short order.
in a philosophic manner
From this reading “Wal, we’re in for it,” said the “Crow-Killer,” philosophically.
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading “THUNDER-CLOUD’S” REVELATION.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “You’re right, Dave; I expect they’ll settle our hash in short order.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Wal, we’re in for it,” said the “Crow-Killer,” philosophically.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading “You’re right, Dave; I expect they’ll settle our hash in short order.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading “You’re right, Dave; I expect they’ll settle our hash in short order.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Wal, we’re in for it,” said the “Crow-Killer,” philosophically.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Yes, but they will not give us time; they are too afraid of us to linger in their vengeance.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “But, if they will only give us time, we may trick ’em yet,” he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You’re right, Dave; I expect they’ll settle our hash in short order.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “THUNDER-CLOUD’S” REVELATION.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “But, if they will only give us time, we may trick ’em yet,” he said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Yes, but they will not give us time; they are too afraid of us to linger in their vengeance.”
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “Yes, but they will not give us time; they are too afraid of us to linger in their vengeance.”
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading “But, if they will only give us time, we may trick ’em yet,” he said.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “But, if they will only give us time, we may trick ’em yet,” he said.
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading “Yes, but they will not give us time; they are too afraid of us to linger in their vengeance.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Wal, we’re in for it,” said the “Crow-Killer,” philosophically.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “But, if they will only give us time, we may trick ’em yet,” he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Wal, we’re in for it,” said the “Crow-Killer,” philosophically.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “But, if they will only give us time, we may trick ’em yet,” he said.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, but they will not give us time; they are too afraid of us to linger in their vengeance.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “But, if they will only give us time, we may trick ’em yet,” he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You’re right, Dave; I expect they’ll settle our hash in short order.
Chapter 13 of Dead Shot by Albert W. Aiken holds 169 sentences, grouped into 34 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 13 holds 169 sentences of Dead Shot, unabridged, divided into 34 reading sections.
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