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Fast as the Wind: A Novel
Fast as the Wind: A Novel

Chapter XXIV

Chapter 24 of Fast as the Wind: A Novel is here in full — 101 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Chapter 24 of Fast as the Wind: A Novel by Nat Gould holds 101 sentences, grouped into 21 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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"BY JOVE, SHE'S WONDERFUL" The horses were saddled, the jockeys mounting, everything in readiness to go out for the parade.
Picton was talking anxiously to his trainer and Erickson, last instructions were given, Fred was told to make the most of Tearaway in every part of the race, use her staying powers, and in the last furlong her wonderful sprinting qualities to the utmost.
"You feel better now?" asked Picton.
"Yes, much better," said Fred; but he was anything but strong.
A great cheer broke out from the stands and course.
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Fast as the Wind: A Novel

Chapter XXIV

Chapter 24 of Fast as the Wind: A Novel is here in full — 101 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/21 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
"BY JOVE, SHE'S WONDERFUL" The horses were saddled, the jockeys mounting, everything in readiness to go out for the parade.
Line 2
Picton was talking anxiously to his trainer and Erickson, last instructions were given, Fred was told to make the most of Tearaway in every part of the race, use her staying powers, and in the last furlong her wonderful sprinting qualities to the utmost.
Line 3
"You feel better now?" asked Picton.
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"Yes, much better," said Fred; but he was anything but strong.
Line 5
A great cheer broke out from the stands and course.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.

Anything pronoun US /ˈeniθɪŋ/

any thing at all

From this reading “"Yes, much better," said Fred; but he was anything but strong.”

Every determiner US /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading “Picton was talking anxiously to his trainer and Erickson, last instructions were given, Fred was told to make the most of Tearaway in every part of the race, use her staying powers, and in the last furlong her wonderful sprinting qualities to the utmost.”

Everything pronoun US /ˈevriθɪŋ/

all things; all of a situation

From this reading “"BY JOVE, SHE'S WONDERFUL" The horses were saddled, the jockeys mounting, everything in readiness to go out for the parade.”

All words in this reading · 65

Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A great cheer broke out from the stands and course.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Picton was talking anxiously to his trainer and Erickson, last instructions were given, Fred was told to make the most of Tearaway in every part of the race, use her staying powers, and in the last furlong her wonderful sprinting qualities to the utmost.

anxiously

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From this reading Picton was talking anxiously to his trainer and Erickson, last instructions were given, Fred was told to make the most of Tearaway in every part of the race, use her staying powers, and in the last furlong her wonderful sprinting qualities to the utmost.

anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/

any thing at all

From this reading "Yes, much better," said Fred; but he was anything but strong.

asked

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From this reading "You feel better now?" asked Picton.

better

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From this reading "You feel better now?" asked Picton.

broke

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From this reading A great cheer broke out from the stands and course.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Yes, much better," said Fred; but he was anything but strong.

BYprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "BY JOVE, SHE'S WONDERFUL" The horses were saddled, the jockeys mounting, everything in readiness to go out for the parade.

cheer

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From this reading A great cheer broke out from the stands and course.

course

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From this reading A great cheer broke out from the stands and course.

Erickson

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From this reading Picton was talking anxiously to his trainer and Erickson, last instructions were given, Fred was told to make the most of Tearaway in every part of the race, use her staying powers, and in the last furlong her wonderful sprinting qualities to the utmost.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Picton was talking anxiously to his trainer and Erickson, last instructions were given, Fred was told to make the most of Tearaway in every part of the race, use her staying powers, and in the last furlong her wonderful sprinting qualities to the utmost.

everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/

all things; all of a situation

From this reading "BY JOVE, SHE'S WONDERFUL" The horses were saddled, the jockeys mounting, everything in readiness to go out for the parade.

feel

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

From this reading "You feel better now?" asked Picton.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "BY JOVE, SHE'S WONDERFUL" The horses were saddled, the jockeys mounting, everything in readiness to go out for the parade.

Fred

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From this reading Picton was talking anxiously to his trainer and Erickson, last instructions were given, Fred was told to make the most of Tearaway in every part of the race, use her staying powers, and in the last furlong her wonderful sprinting qualities to the utmost.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A great cheer broke out from the stands and course.

furlong

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From this reading Picton was talking anxiously to his trainer and Erickson, last instructions were given, Fred was told to make the most of Tearaway in every part of the race, use her staying powers, and in the last furlong her wonderful sprinting qualities to the utmost.

given

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From this reading Picton was talking anxiously to his trainer and Erickson, last instructions were given, Fred was told to make the most of Tearaway in every part of the race, use her staying powers, and in the last furlong her wonderful sprinting qualities to the utmost.

go

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From this reading "BY JOVE, SHE'S WONDERFUL" The horses were saddled, the jockeys mounting, everything in readiness to go out for the parade.

great

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From this reading A great cheer broke out from the stands and course.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading "Yes, much better," said Fred; but he was anything but strong.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Picton was talking anxiously to his trainer and Erickson, last instructions were given, Fred was told to make the most of Tearaway in every part of the race, use her staying powers, and in the last furlong her wonderful sprinting qualities to the utmost.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Picton was talking anxiously to his trainer and Erickson, last instructions were given, Fred was told to make the most of Tearaway in every part of the race, use her staying powers, and in the last furlong her wonderful sprinting qualities to the utmost.

horses

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From this reading "BY JOVE, SHE'S WONDERFUL" The horses were saddled, the jockeys mounting, everything in readiness to go out for the parade.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading "BY JOVE, SHE'S WONDERFUL" The horses were saddled, the jockeys mounting, everything in readiness to go out for the parade.

instructions

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From this reading Picton was talking anxiously to his trainer and Erickson, last instructions were given, Fred was told to make the most of Tearaway in every part of the race, use her staying powers, and in the last furlong her wonderful sprinting qualities to the utmost.

jockeys

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

From this reading "BY JOVE, SHE'S WONDERFUL" The horses were saddled, the jockeys mounting, everything in readiness to go out for the parade.

JOVE

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

From this reading "BY JOVE, SHE'S WONDERFUL" The horses were saddled, the jockeys mounting, everything in readiness to go out for the parade.

last

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

From this reading Picton was talking anxiously to his trainer and Erickson, last instructions were given, Fred was told to make the most of Tearaway in every part of the race, use her staying powers, and in the last furlong her wonderful sprinting qualities to the utmost.

make

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

From this reading Picton was talking anxiously to his trainer and Erickson, last instructions were given, Fred was told to make the most of Tearaway in every part of the race, use her staying powers, and in the last furlong her wonderful sprinting qualities to the utmost.

most

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

From this reading Picton was talking anxiously to his trainer and Erickson, last instructions were given, Fred was told to make the most of Tearaway in every part of the race, use her staying powers, and in the last furlong her wonderful sprinting qualities to the utmost.

mounting

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

From this reading "BY JOVE, SHE'S WONDERFUL" The horses were saddled, the jockeys mounting, everything in readiness to go out for the parade.

much

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

From this reading "Yes, much better," said Fred; but he was anything but strong.

now

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

From this reading "You feel better now?" asked Picton.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Picton was talking anxiously to his trainer and Erickson, last instructions were given, Fred was told to make the most of Tearaway in every part of the race, use her staying powers, and in the last furlong her wonderful sprinting qualities to the utmost.

out

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From this reading "BY JOVE, SHE'S WONDERFUL" The horses were saddled, the jockeys mounting, everything in readiness to go out for the parade.

parade

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

From this reading "BY JOVE, SHE'S WONDERFUL" The horses were saddled, the jockeys mounting, everything in readiness to go out for the parade.

part

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From this reading Picton was talking anxiously to his trainer and Erickson, last instructions were given, Fred was told to make the most of Tearaway in every part of the race, use her staying powers, and in the last furlong her wonderful sprinting qualities to the utmost.

Picton

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From this reading Picton was talking anxiously to his trainer and Erickson, last instructions were given, Fred was told to make the most of Tearaway in every part of the race, use her staying powers, and in the last furlong her wonderful sprinting qualities to the utmost.

powers

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

From this reading Picton was talking anxiously to his trainer and Erickson, last instructions were given, Fred was told to make the most of Tearaway in every part of the race, use her staying powers, and in the last furlong her wonderful sprinting qualities to the utmost.

qualities

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

From this reading Picton was talking anxiously to his trainer and Erickson, last instructions were given, Fred was told to make the most of Tearaway in every part of the race, use her staying powers, and in the last furlong her wonderful sprinting qualities to the utmost.

race

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

From this reading Picton was talking anxiously to his trainer and Erickson, last instructions were given, Fred was told to make the most of Tearaway in every part of the race, use her staying powers, and in the last furlong her wonderful sprinting qualities to the utmost.

readiness

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

From this reading "BY JOVE, SHE'S WONDERFUL" The horses were saddled, the jockeys mounting, everything in readiness to go out for the parade.

saddled

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

From this reading "BY JOVE, SHE'S WONDERFUL" The horses were saddled, the jockeys mounting, everything in readiness to go out for the parade.

said

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

From this reading "Yes, much better," said Fred; but he was anything but strong.

SHE'S

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From this reading "BY JOVE, SHE'S WONDERFUL" The horses were saddled, the jockeys mounting, everything in readiness to go out for the parade.

sprinting

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

From this reading Picton was talking anxiously to his trainer and Erickson, last instructions were given, Fred was told to make the most of Tearaway in every part of the race, use her staying powers, and in the last furlong her wonderful sprinting qualities to the utmost.

stands

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

From this reading A great cheer broke out from the stands and course.

staying

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

From this reading Picton was talking anxiously to his trainer and Erickson, last instructions were given, Fred was told to make the most of Tearaway in every part of the race, use her staying powers, and in the last furlong her wonderful sprinting qualities to the utmost.

strong

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From this reading "Yes, much better," said Fred; but he was anything but strong.

talking

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From this reading Picton was talking anxiously to his trainer and Erickson, last instructions were given, Fred was told to make the most of Tearaway in every part of the race, use her staying powers, and in the last furlong her wonderful sprinting qualities to the utmost.

Tearaway

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

From this reading Picton was talking anxiously to his trainer and Erickson, last instructions were given, Fred was told to make the most of Tearaway in every part of the race, use her staying powers, and in the last furlong her wonderful sprinting qualities to the utmost.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading "BY JOVE, SHE'S WONDERFUL" The horses were saddled, the jockeys mounting, everything in readiness to go out for the parade.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "BY JOVE, SHE'S WONDERFUL" The horses were saddled, the jockeys mounting, everything in readiness to go out for the parade.

told

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

From this reading Picton was talking anxiously to his trainer and Erickson, last instructions were given, Fred was told to make the most of Tearaway in every part of the race, use her staying powers, and in the last furlong her wonderful sprinting qualities to the utmost.

trainer

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

From this reading Picton was talking anxiously to his trainer and Erickson, last instructions were given, Fred was told to make the most of Tearaway in every part of the race, use her staying powers, and in the last furlong her wonderful sprinting qualities to the utmost.

use

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

From this reading Picton was talking anxiously to his trainer and Erickson, last instructions were given, Fred was told to make the most of Tearaway in every part of the race, use her staying powers, and in the last furlong her wonderful sprinting qualities to the utmost.

utmost

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

From this reading Picton was talking anxiously to his trainer and Erickson, last instructions were given, Fred was told to make the most of Tearaway in every part of the race, use her staying powers, and in the last furlong her wonderful sprinting qualities to the utmost.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Picton was talking anxiously to his trainer and Erickson, last instructions were given, Fred was told to make the most of Tearaway in every part of the race, use her staying powers, and in the last furlong her wonderful sprinting qualities to the utmost.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "BY JOVE, SHE'S WONDERFUL" The horses were saddled, the jockeys mounting, everything in readiness to go out for the parade.

WONDERFUL

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From this reading "BY JOVE, SHE'S WONDERFUL" The horses were saddled, the jockeys mounting, everything in readiness to go out for the parade.

Yes

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

From this reading "Yes, much better," said Fred; but he was anything but strong.

YoupronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You feel better now?" asked Picton.