Chapter XXV of Green Eyes, “A Scream in the Night,” is here in full — 170 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XXV
Chapter XXV of Green Eyes, “A Scream in the Night,” is here in full — 170 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air. “It’s Tillie’s!” he breathed as they came close. “It is.” Jeanne’s tone was low. “The anchor’s gone.
Chapter XXV of Green Eyes, “A Scream in the Night,” is here in full — 170 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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possessive form of “anchor” — a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
uttered without voice
From this reading ““It’s Tillie’s!” he breathed as they came close.”
-ing form of “bump” — knock against with force or violence
From this reading “The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.”
producing no result or effect
From this reading “The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.”
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading “The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.”
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading “The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.”
past form of “skirt” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading “The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.”
large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading “The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.”
In this reading “The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.”
on everybody's mind
In this reading “The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.”
nearly do something
In this reading ““It’s Tillie’s!” he breathed as they came close.”
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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 The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.
possessive form of “anchor” — a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading “The anchor’s gone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.
uttered without voice
From this reading “It’s Tillie’s!” he breathed as they came close.
-ing form of “bump” — knock against with force or violence
From this reading The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “It’s Tillie’s!” he breathed as they came close.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading “It’s Tillie’s!” he breathed as they came close.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.
the organ of sight
From this reading The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.
producing no result or effect
From this reading The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.
destroyed or killed
From this reading “The anchor’s gone.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It’s Tillie’s!” he breathed as they came close.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jeanne’s tone was low.
held up in the air
From this reading The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Jeanne’s tone was low.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.
past form of “skirt” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It’s Tillie’s!” he breathed as they came close.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It’s Tillie’s!” he breathed as they came close.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Jeanne’s tone was low.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.
large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The object that had caught Turkey Trot’s eye as he skirted the log-strewn beach was a rowboat that, bumping on the beach now and then as if in a futile attempt to drive itself ashore, lifted its prow in the air.
Chapter 25 of Green Eyes by Roy J. (Roy Judson) Snell holds 170 sentences, grouped into 34 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 25 holds 170 sentences of Green Eyes, unabridged, divided into 34 reading sections.
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