Chapter 14 of Dick Prescott's First Year at West Point is here in full — 132 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 14 of Dick Prescott's First Year at West Point is here in full — 132 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
GREG OVERHEARS A PRETTY GIRL'S TRIBUTE In the tent it was still dark. It was at the fag-end of the night; the time which, as military commanders know, most tries men's bravery. The latter part of the night had been cool. Now, in the brief space before dawn the air was positively chilly. Greg shivered.
Chapter 14 of Dick Prescott's First Year at West Point is here in full — 132 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading “It was at the fag-end of the night; the time which, as military commanders know, most tries men's bravery.”
not characterized by emotion
From this reading “Now, in the brief space before dawn the air was positively chilly.”
plural of “commander” — an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading “It was at the fag-end of the night; the time which, as military commanders know, most tries men's bravery.”
a public toilet for men
From this reading “It was at the fag-end of the night; the time which, as military commanders know, most tries men's bravery.”
third-person singular of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading “GREG OVERHEARS A PRETTY GIRL'S TRIBUTE In the tent it was still dark.”
past form of “shiver” — tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading “Greg shivered.”
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading “GREG OVERHEARS A PRETTY GIRL'S TRIBUTE In the tent it was still dark.”
plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading “It was at the fag-end of the night; the time which, as military commanders know, most tries men's bravery.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GREG OVERHEARS A PRETTY GIRL'S TRIBUTE In the tent it was still dark.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Now, in the brief space before dawn the air was positively chilly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was at the fag-end of the night; the time which, as military commanders know, most tries men's bravery.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was at the fag-end of the night; the time which, as military commanders know, most tries men's bravery.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The latter part of the night had been cool.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Now, in the brief space before dawn the air was positively chilly.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading It was at the fag-end of the night; the time which, as military commanders know, most tries men's bravery.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Now, in the brief space before dawn the air was positively chilly.
not characterized by emotion
From this reading Now, in the brief space before dawn the air was positively chilly.
plural of “commander” — an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading It was at the fag-end of the night; the time which, as military commanders know, most tries men's bravery.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The latter part of the night had been cool.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading GREG OVERHEARS A PRETTY GIRL'S TRIBUTE In the tent it was still dark.
the first light of day
From this reading Now, in the brief space before dawn the air was positively chilly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was at the fag-end of the night; the time which, as military commanders know, most tries men's bravery.
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading GREG OVERHEARS A PRETTY GIRL'S TRIBUTE In the tent it was still dark.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GREG OVERHEARS A PRETTY GIRL'S TRIBUTE In the tent it was still dark.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The latter part of the night had been cool.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GREG OVERHEARS A PRETTY GIRL'S TRIBUTE In the tent it was still dark.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading GREG OVERHEARS A PRETTY GIRL'S TRIBUTE In the tent it was still dark.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was at the fag-end of the night; the time which, as military commanders know, most tries men's bravery.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter part of the night had been cool.
a public toilet for men
From this reading It was at the fag-end of the night; the time which, as military commanders know, most tries men's bravery.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading It was at the fag-end of the night; the time which, as military commanders know, most tries men's bravery.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was at the fag-end of the night; the time which, as military commanders know, most tries men's bravery.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was at the fag-end of the night; the time which, as military commanders know, most tries men's bravery.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, in the brief space before dawn the air was positively chilly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was at the fag-end of the night; the time which, as military commanders know, most tries men's bravery.
third-person singular of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading GREG OVERHEARS A PRETTY GIRL'S TRIBUTE In the tent it was still dark.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The latter part of the night had been cool.
extremely
From this reading Now, in the brief space before dawn the air was positively chilly.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading GREG OVERHEARS A PRETTY GIRL'S TRIBUTE In the tent it was still dark.
past form of “shiver” — tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading Greg shivered.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Now, in the brief space before dawn the air was positively chilly.
not in physical motion
From this reading GREG OVERHEARS A PRETTY GIRL'S TRIBUTE In the tent it was still dark.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading GREG OVERHEARS A PRETTY GIRL'S TRIBUTE In the tent it was still dark.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GREG OVERHEARS A PRETTY GIRL'S TRIBUTE In the tent it was still dark.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was at the fag-end of the night; the time which, as military commanders know, most tries men's bravery.
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading GREG OVERHEARS A PRETTY GIRL'S TRIBUTE In the tent it was still dark.
plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It was at the fag-end of the night; the time which, as military commanders know, most tries men's bravery.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GREG OVERHEARS A PRETTY GIRL'S TRIBUTE In the tent it was still dark.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was at the fag-end of the night; the time which, as military commanders know, most tries men's bravery.
Chapter 14 of Dick Prescott's First Year at West Point by H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock holds 132 sentences, grouped into 27 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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