Chapter 7 of From the Ranks is here in full — 419 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter VII
Chapter 7 of From the Ranks is here in full — 419 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"What is it, Harris?" he demands of a light-batteryman who is hurrying past. "Orders for Colorado, sir. The regiment goes by special train. Major Thornton's command's been massacred, and there's a big fight ahead." "My God!
Chapter 7 of From the Ranks is here in full — 419 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains
From this reading “"Orders for Colorado, sir.”
possessive form of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading “Major Thornton's command's been massacred, and there's a big fight ahead."”
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading “"What is it, Harris?" he demands of a light-batteryman who is hurrying past.”
United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading “"What is it, Harris?" he demands of a light-batteryman who is hurrying past.”
moving with great haste
From this reading “"What is it, Harris?" he demands of a light-batteryman who is hurrying past.”
past form of “massacre” — kill a large number of people indiscriminately
From this reading “Major Thornton's command's been massacred, and there's a big fight ahead."”
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading “The regiment goes by special train.”
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading “The regiment goes by special train.”
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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 "What is it, Harris?" he demands of a light-batteryman who is hurrying past.
at or in the front
From this reading Major Thornton's command's been massacred, and there's a big fight ahead."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Major Thornton's command's been massacred, and there's a big fight ahead."
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Major Thornton's command's been massacred, and there's a big fight ahead."
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Major Thornton's command's been massacred, and there's a big fight ahead."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The regiment goes by special train.
a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains
From this reading "Orders for Colorado, sir.
possessive form of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Major Thornton's command's been massacred, and there's a big fight ahead."
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading "What is it, Harris?" he demands of a light-batteryman who is hurrying past.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Major Thornton's command's been massacred, and there's a big fight ahead."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Orders for Colorado, sir.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "My God!
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading The regiment goes by special train.
United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading "What is it, Harris?" he demands of a light-batteryman who is hurrying past.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What is it, Harris?" he demands of a light-batteryman who is hurrying past.
moving with great haste
From this reading "What is it, Harris?" he demands of a light-batteryman who is hurrying past.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is it, Harris?" he demands of a light-batteryman who is hurrying past.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What is it, Harris?" he demands of a light-batteryman who is hurrying past.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What is it, Harris?" he demands of a light-batteryman who is hurrying past.
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Major Thornton's command's been massacred, and there's a big fight ahead."
past form of “massacre” — kill a large number of people indiscriminately
From this reading Major Thornton's command's been massacred, and there's a big fight ahead."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My God!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What is it, Harris?" he demands of a light-batteryman who is hurrying past.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Orders for Colorado, sir.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading "What is it, Harris?" he demands of a light-batteryman who is hurrying past.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading The regiment goes by special train.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Orders for Colorado, sir.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The regiment goes by special train.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The regiment goes by special train.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Major Thornton's command's been massacred, and there's a big fight ahead."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Major Thornton's command's been massacred, and there's a big fight ahead."
create by training and teaching
From this reading The regiment goes by special train.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is it, Harris?" he demands of a light-batteryman who is hurrying past.
which person or people
From this reading "What is it, Harris?" he demands of a light-batteryman who is hurrying past.
Chapter 7 of From the Ranks by Charles King holds 419 sentences, grouped into 84 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 7 holds 419 sentences of From the Ranks, unabridged, divided into 84 reading sections.
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