Chapter 11 of Deadwood Dick Jr. Branded is here in full — 124 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 11 of Deadwood Dick Jr. Branded is here in full — 124 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
DICK'S ONLY DEFENSE. "Surrender!" called out Captain Joaquin. "We'll consider that point a bit first," responded Dick. He had drawn back out of range with considerable alacrity, for the bullets had come uncomfortably close. "You will surrender, and that unconditionally, or we will riddle you with bullets!" was the threat.
Chapter 11 of Deadwood Dick Jr. Branded is here in full — 124 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/24 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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liveliness and eagerness
From this reading “He had drawn back out of range with considerable alacrity, for the bullets had come uncomfortably close.”
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading “He had drawn back out of range with considerable alacrity, for the bullets had come uncomfortably close.”
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading “DICK'S ONLY DEFENSE.”
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading “DICK'S ONLY DEFENSE.”
pierce with many holes
From this reading “"You will surrender, and that unconditionally, or we will riddle you with bullets!" was the threat.”
something that is a source of danger
From this reading “"You will surrender, and that unconditionally, or we will riddle you with bullets!" was the threat.”
in physical discomfort
From this reading “He had drawn back out of range with considerable alacrity, for the bullets had come uncomfortably close.”
not subject to a condition
From this reading “"You will surrender, and that unconditionally, or we will riddle you with bullets!" was the threat.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
In this reading “"Surrender!" called out Captain Joaquin.”
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 "We'll consider that point a bit first," responded Dick.
liveliness and eagerness
From this reading He had drawn back out of range with considerable alacrity, for the bullets had come uncomfortably close.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "You will surrender, and that unconditionally, or we will riddle you with bullets!" was the threat.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He had drawn back out of range with considerable alacrity, for the bullets had come uncomfortably close.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "We'll consider that point a bit first," responded Dick.
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading He had drawn back out of range with considerable alacrity, for the bullets had come uncomfortably close.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Surrender!" called out Captain Joaquin.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Surrender!" called out Captain Joaquin.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He had drawn back out of range with considerable alacrity, for the bullets had come uncomfortably close.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had drawn back out of range with considerable alacrity, for the bullets had come uncomfortably close.
deem to be
From this reading "We'll consider that point a bit first," responded Dick.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had drawn back out of range with considerable alacrity, for the bullets had come uncomfortably close.
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading DICK'S ONLY DEFENSE.
someone who is a detective
From this reading "We'll consider that point a bit first," responded Dick.
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK'S ONLY DEFENSE.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading He had drawn back out of range with considerable alacrity, for the bullets had come uncomfortably close.
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "We'll consider that point a bit first," responded Dick.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had drawn back out of range with considerable alacrity, for the bullets had come uncomfortably close.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had drawn back out of range with considerable alacrity, for the bullets had come uncomfortably close.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had drawn back out of range with considerable alacrity, for the bullets had come uncomfortably close.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Surrender!" called out Captain Joaquin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had drawn back out of range with considerable alacrity, for the bullets had come uncomfortably close.
and nothing more
From this reading DICK'S ONLY DEFENSE.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "You will surrender, and that unconditionally, or we will riddle you with bullets!" was the threat.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Surrender!" called out Captain Joaquin.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "We'll consider that point a bit first," responded Dick.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading He had drawn back out of range with considerable alacrity, for the bullets had come uncomfortably close.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading "We'll consider that point a bit first," responded Dick.
pierce with many holes
From this reading "You will surrender, and that unconditionally, or we will riddle you with bullets!" was the threat.
acceptance of despair
From this reading "Surrender!" called out Captain Joaquin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "We'll consider that point a bit first," responded Dick.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had drawn back out of range with considerable alacrity, for the bullets had come uncomfortably close.
something that is a source of danger
From this reading "You will surrender, and that unconditionally, or we will riddle you with bullets!" was the threat.
in physical discomfort
From this reading He had drawn back out of range with considerable alacrity, for the bullets had come uncomfortably close.
not subject to a condition
From this reading "You will surrender, and that unconditionally, or we will riddle you with bullets!" was the threat.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You will surrender, and that unconditionally, or we will riddle you with bullets!" was the threat.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "You will surrender, and that unconditionally, or we will riddle you with bullets!" was the threat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We'll consider that point a bit first," responded Dick.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You will surrender, and that unconditionally, or we will riddle you with bullets!" was the threat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had drawn back out of range with considerable alacrity, for the bullets had come uncomfortably close.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will surrender, and that unconditionally, or we will riddle you with bullets!" was the threat.
Chapter 11 of Deadwood Dick Jr. Branded by Edward L. (Edward Lytton) Wheeler holds 124 sentences, grouped into 25 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 11 holds 124 sentences of Deadwood Dick Jr. Branded, unabridged, divided into 25 reading sections.
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