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'Drag' Harlan

Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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PEACE--AND A SUNSET Red Linton had recovered--there was no doubt of that.
For Linton, though a trifle pale, was vigorous.
Vigor was in the look of him as he stood, a slow grin on his face, beside Barbara Morgan at the entrance of the _patio_ of the Rancho Seco ranchhouse.
Barbara was sitting on a bench that ranged the front wall of the building.
She was arrayed in a dress of some soft, fluffy material, in which she made a picture that brought a breathless longing into Linton's heart--a longing which made him feel strangely tender and sympathetic.
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'Drag' Harlan

Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

Chapter 31 of 'Drag' Harlan is here in full — 126 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/25 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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PEACE--AND A SUNSET Red Linton had recovered--there was no doubt of that.
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For Linton, though a trifle pale, was vigorous.
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Vigor was in the look of him as he stood, a slow grin on his face, beside Barbara Morgan at the entrance of the _patio_ of the Rancho Seco ranchhouse.
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Barbara was sitting on a bench that ranged the front wall of the building.
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She was arrayed in a dress of some soft, fluffy material, in which she made a picture that brought a breathless longing into Linton's heart--a longing which made him feel strangely tender and sympathetic.

Learner Dictionary

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arrayed adjective US /ərˈeɪd/

in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia

From this reading “She was arrayed in a dress of some soft, fluffy material, in which she made a picture that brought a breathless longing into Linton's heart--a longing which made him feel strangely tender and sympathetic.”

fluffy adjective US /ˈflʌfi/

like down or as soft as down

From this reading “She was arrayed in a dress of some soft, fluffy material, in which she made a picture that brought a breathless longing into Linton's heart--a longing which made him feel strangely tender and sympathetic.”

grin noun US /ɡrɪn/

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading “Vigor was in the look of him as he stood, a slow grin on his face, beside Barbara Morgan at the entrance of the _patio_ of the Rancho Seco ranchhouse.”

Morgan noun US /ˈmɔːrɡən/

United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading “Vigor was in the look of him as he stood, a slow grin on his face, beside Barbara Morgan at the entrance of the _patio_ of the Rancho Seco ranchhouse.”

patio noun US /ˈpætioʊ/

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

ranged verb US /reɪndʒd/

past form of “range” — change or be different within limits

From this reading “Barbara was sitting on a bench that ranged the front wall of the building.”

sympathetic adjective US /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/

of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system

From this reading “She was arrayed in a dress of some soft, fluffy material, in which she made a picture that brought a breathless longing into Linton's heart--a longing which made him feel strangely tender and sympathetic.”

Vigor noun US /ˈvɪɡər/

forceful exertion

From this reading “Vigor was in the look of him as he stood, a slow grin on his face, beside Barbara Morgan at the entrance of the _patio_ of the Rancho Seco ranchhouse.”

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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 PEACE--AND A SUNSET Red Linton had recovered--there was no doubt of that.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading PEACE--AND A SUNSET Red Linton had recovered--there was no doubt of that.

arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/

in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia

From this reading She was arrayed in a dress of some soft, fluffy material, in which she made a picture that brought a breathless longing into Linton's heart--a longing which made him feel strangely tender and sympathetic.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Vigor was in the look of him as he stood, a slow grin on his face, beside Barbara Morgan at the entrance of the _patio_ of the Rancho Seco ranchhouse.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Vigor was in the look of him as he stood, a slow grin on his face, beside Barbara Morgan at the entrance of the _patio_ of the Rancho Seco ranchhouse.

Barbara

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Vigor was in the look of him as he stood, a slow grin on his face, beside Barbara Morgan at the entrance of the _patio_ of the Rancho Seco ranchhouse.

benchnounUS /bentʃ/

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading Barbara was sitting on a bench that ranged the front wall of the building.

besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/

next to; at the side of

From this reading Vigor was in the look of him as he stood, a slow grin on his face, beside Barbara Morgan at the entrance of the _patio_ of the Rancho Seco ranchhouse.

breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/

not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty

From this reading She was arrayed in a dress of some soft, fluffy material, in which she made a picture that brought a breathless longing into Linton's heart--a longing which made him feel strangely tender and sympathetic.

broughtverbUS /brɔːt/

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading She was arrayed in a dress of some soft, fluffy material, in which she made a picture that brought a breathless longing into Linton's heart--a longing which made him feel strangely tender and sympathetic.

buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Barbara was sitting on a bench that ranged the front wall of the building.

doubtnounUS /daʊt/

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading PEACE--AND A SUNSET Red Linton had recovered--there was no doubt of that.

dressverbUS /dres/

put on clothes

From this reading She was arrayed in a dress of some soft, fluffy material, in which she made a picture that brought a breathless longing into Linton's heart--a longing which made him feel strangely tender and sympathetic.

entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading Vigor was in the look of him as he stood, a slow grin on his face, beside Barbara Morgan at the entrance of the _patio_ of the Rancho Seco ranchhouse.

facenounUS /feɪs/

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Vigor was in the look of him as he stood, a slow grin on his face, beside Barbara Morgan at the entrance of the _patio_ of the Rancho Seco ranchhouse.

feelverbUS /fiːl/

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading She was arrayed in a dress of some soft, fluffy material, in which she made a picture that brought a breathless longing into Linton's heart--a longing which made him feel strangely tender and sympathetic.

fluffyadjectiveUS /ˈflʌfi/

like down or as soft as down

From this reading She was arrayed in a dress of some soft, fluffy material, in which she made a picture that brought a breathless longing into Linton's heart--a longing which made him feel strangely tender and sympathetic.

ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For Linton, though a trifle pale, was vigorous.

frontnounUS /frʌnt/

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Barbara was sitting on a bench that ranged the front wall of the building.

grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Vigor was in the look of him as he stood, a slow grin on his face, beside Barbara Morgan at the entrance of the _patio_ of the Rancho Seco ranchhouse.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading PEACE--AND A SUNSET Red Linton had recovered--there was no doubt of that.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading Vigor was in the look of him as he stood, a slow grin on his face, beside Barbara Morgan at the entrance of the _patio_ of the Rancho Seco ranchhouse.

heartnounUS /hɑːrt/

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading She was arrayed in a dress of some soft, fluffy material, in which she made a picture that brought a breathless longing into Linton's heart--a longing which made him feel strangely tender and sympathetic.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Vigor was in the look of him as he stood, a slow grin on his face, beside Barbara Morgan at the entrance of the _patio_ of the Rancho Seco ranchhouse.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Vigor was in the look of him as he stood, a slow grin on his face, beside Barbara Morgan at the entrance of the _patio_ of the Rancho Seco ranchhouse.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Vigor was in the look of him as he stood, a slow grin on his face, beside Barbara Morgan at the entrance of the _patio_ of the Rancho Seco ranchhouse.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She was arrayed in a dress of some soft, fluffy material, in which she made a picture that brought a breathless longing into Linton's heart--a longing which made him feel strangely tender and sympathetic.

Linton

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading PEACE--AND A SUNSET Red Linton had recovered--there was no doubt of that.

Linton's

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She was arrayed in a dress of some soft, fluffy material, in which she made a picture that brought a breathless longing into Linton's heart--a longing which made him feel strangely tender and sympathetic.

longingnounUS /ˈlɔːŋɪŋ/

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading She was arrayed in a dress of some soft, fluffy material, in which she made a picture that brought a breathless longing into Linton's heart--a longing which made him feel strangely tender and sympathetic.

lookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Vigor was in the look of him as he stood, a slow grin on his face, beside Barbara Morgan at the entrance of the _patio_ of the Rancho Seco ranchhouse.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She was arrayed in a dress of some soft, fluffy material, in which she made a picture that brought a breathless longing into Linton's heart--a longing which made him feel strangely tender and sympathetic.

materialadjectiveUS /məˈtɪriəl/

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading She was arrayed in a dress of some soft, fluffy material, in which she made a picture that brought a breathless longing into Linton's heart--a longing which made him feel strangely tender and sympathetic.

MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/

United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading Vigor was in the look of him as he stood, a slow grin on his face, beside Barbara Morgan at the entrance of the _patio_ of the Rancho Seco ranchhouse.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading PEACE--AND A SUNSET Red Linton had recovered--there was no doubt of that.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PEACE--AND A SUNSET Red Linton had recovered--there was no doubt of that.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Vigor was in the look of him as he stood, a slow grin on his face, beside Barbara Morgan at the entrance of the _patio_ of the Rancho Seco ranchhouse.

paleadjectiveUS /peɪl/

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading For Linton, though a trifle pale, was vigorous.

pationounUS /ˈpætioʊ/

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading Vigor was in the look of him as he stood, a slow grin on his face, beside Barbara Morgan at the entrance of the _patio_ of the Rancho Seco ranchhouse.

PEACEnounUS /piːs/

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading PEACE--AND A SUNSET Red Linton had recovered--there was no doubt of that.

picturenounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading She was arrayed in a dress of some soft, fluffy material, in which she made a picture that brought a breathless longing into Linton's heart--a longing which made him feel strangely tender and sympathetic.

ranchhouse

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Vigor was in the look of him as he stood, a slow grin on his face, beside Barbara Morgan at the entrance of the _patio_ of the Rancho Seco ranchhouse.

Rancho

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Vigor was in the look of him as he stood, a slow grin on his face, beside Barbara Morgan at the entrance of the _patio_ of the Rancho Seco ranchhouse.

rangedverbUS /reɪndʒd/

past form of “range” — change or be different within limits

From this reading Barbara was sitting on a bench that ranged the front wall of the building.

recoveredadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərd/

freed from illness or injury

From this reading PEACE--AND A SUNSET Red Linton had recovered--there was no doubt of that.

RednounUS /red/

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading PEACE--AND A SUNSET Red Linton had recovered--there was no doubt of that.

Seco

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Vigor was in the look of him as he stood, a slow grin on his face, beside Barbara Morgan at the entrance of the _patio_ of the Rancho Seco ranchhouse.

ShepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She was arrayed in a dress of some soft, fluffy material, in which she made a picture that brought a breathless longing into Linton's heart--a longing which made him feel strangely tender and sympathetic.

sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Barbara was sitting on a bench that ranged the front wall of the building.

slowadjectiveUS /sloʊ/

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading Vigor was in the look of him as he stood, a slow grin on his face, beside Barbara Morgan at the entrance of the _patio_ of the Rancho Seco ranchhouse.

softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading She was arrayed in a dress of some soft, fluffy material, in which she made a picture that brought a breathless longing into Linton's heart--a longing which made him feel strangely tender and sympathetic.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

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

From this reading She was arrayed in a dress of some soft, fluffy material, in which she made a picture that brought a breathless longing into Linton's heart--a longing which made him feel strangely tender and sympathetic.

stoodverbUS /stʊd/

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Vigor was in the look of him as he stood, a slow grin on his face, beside Barbara Morgan at the entrance of the _patio_ of the Rancho Seco ranchhouse.

strangelyadverbUS /ˈstreɪndʒli/

in a strange manner

From this reading She was arrayed in a dress of some soft, fluffy material, in which she made a picture that brought a breathless longing into Linton's heart--a longing which made him feel strangely tender and sympathetic.

SUNSETnounUS /ˈsʌnset/

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading PEACE--AND A SUNSET Red Linton had recovered--there was no doubt of that.

sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/

of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system

From this reading She was arrayed in a dress of some soft, fluffy material, in which she made a picture that brought a breathless longing into Linton's heart--a longing which made him feel strangely tender and sympathetic.

tenderadjectiveUS /ˈtendər/

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading She was arrayed in a dress of some soft, fluffy material, in which she made a picture that brought a breathless longing into Linton's heart--a longing which made him feel strangely tender and sympathetic.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PEACE--AND A SUNSET Red Linton had recovered--there was no doubt of that.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Vigor was in the look of him as he stood, a slow grin on his face, beside Barbara Morgan at the entrance of the _patio_ of the Rancho Seco ranchhouse.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading PEACE--AND A SUNSET Red Linton had recovered--there was no doubt of that.

thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading For Linton, though a trifle pale, was vigorous.

triflenounUS /ˈtraɪfəl/

a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading For Linton, though a trifle pale, was vigorous.

VigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/

forceful exertion

From this reading Vigor was in the look of him as he stood, a slow grin on his face, beside Barbara Morgan at the entrance of the _patio_ of the Rancho Seco ranchhouse.

vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading For Linton, though a trifle pale, was vigorous.

wallnounUS /wɔːl/

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Barbara was sitting on a bench that ranged the front wall of the building.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading PEACE--AND A SUNSET Red Linton had recovered--there was no doubt of that.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading She was arrayed in a dress of some soft, fluffy material, in which she made a picture that brought a breathless longing into Linton's heart--a longing which made him feel strangely tender and sympathetic.

Chapter 31 of 'Drag' Harlan by Charles Alden Seltzer holds 126 sentences, grouped into 26 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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