Chapter 15 of Grace Harlowe's Overland Riders in the Great is here in full — 7 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 15 of Grace Harlowe's Overland Riders in the Great is here in full — 7 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A desperate struggle. "I'm slipping!" gasps Hippy. "Too late!" Tom and Hippy are hurled into the river. Dynamite used on the pirates' dam. A hand-to-hand knife battle on the spiles. Grace stays the Indian's hand.
Chapter 15 of Grace Harlowe's Overland Riders in the Great is here in full — 7 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading “Dynamite used on the pirates' dam.”
an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp
From this reading “Dynamite used on the pirates' dam.”
plural of “gasp” — a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
From this reading “"I'm slipping!" gasps Hippy.”
past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully
From this reading “Tom and Hippy are hurled into the river.”
possessive form of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading “Grace stays the Indian's hand.”
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading “Dynamite used on the pirates' dam.”
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading “"I'm slipping!" gasps Hippy.”
a woman's close-fitting foundation garment
From this reading “Grace stays the Indian's hand.”
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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 A desperate struggle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tom and Hippy are hurled into the river.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Tom and Hippy are hurled into the river.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading A hand-to-hand knife battle on the spiles.
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading Dynamite used on the pirates' dam.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading A desperate struggle.
an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp
From this reading Dynamite used on the pirates' dam.
plural of “gasp” — a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
From this reading "I'm slipping!" gasps Hippy.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Grace stays the Indian's hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Grace stays the Indian's hand.
being at close quarters
From this reading A hand-to-hand knife battle on the spiles.
someone who rejects the established culture; advocates extreme liberalism in politics and lifestyle
From this reading "I'm slipping!" gasps Hippy.
past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully
From this reading Tom and Hippy are hurled into the river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm slipping!" gasps Hippy.
possessive form of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Grace stays the Indian's hand.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Tom and Hippy are hurled into the river.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading A hand-to-hand knife battle on the spiles.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "Too late!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dynamite used on the pirates' dam.
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading Dynamite used on the pirates' dam.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Tom and Hippy are hurled into the river.
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading "I'm slipping!" gasps Hippy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A hand-to-hand knife battle on the spiles.
a woman's close-fitting foundation garment
From this reading Grace stays the Indian's hand.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading A desperate struggle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tom and Hippy are hurled into the river.
male cat
From this reading Tom and Hippy are hurled into the river.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Too late!"
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Dynamite used on the pirates' dam.
Chapter 15 of Grace Harlowe's Overland Riders in the Great by Josephine, -1931 Chase holds 7 sentences, grouped into 2 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 15 holds 7 sentences of Grace Harlowe's Overland Riders in the Great, unabridged, divided into 2 reading sections.
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