Chapter 4 of Guarding His Goal is here in full — 187 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 4 of Guarding His Goal is here in full — 187 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE CAPTURE Arnold’s gaze sped in the direction indicated, but for an instant the crowd interfered. “Are you sure?” he asked incredulously. “Yes,” whispered Toby. “I saw him! Now look, Arn!”
Chapter 4 of Guarding His Goal is here in full — 187 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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possessive form of “arnold” — English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading “THE CAPTURE Arnold’s gaze sped in the direction indicated, but for an instant the crowd interfered.”
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading “THE CAPTURE Arnold’s gaze sped in the direction indicated, but for an instant the crowd interfered.”
a long fixed look
From this reading “THE CAPTURE Arnold’s gaze sped in the direction indicated, but for an instant the crowd interfered.”
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading “THE CAPTURE Arnold’s gaze sped in the direction indicated, but for an instant the crowd interfered.”
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading “THE CAPTURE Arnold’s gaze sped in the direction indicated, but for an instant the crowd interfered.”
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading “THE CAPTURE Arnold’s gaze sped in the direction indicated, but for an instant the crowd interfered.”
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading ““Yes,” whispered Toby.”
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In this reading ““Are you sure?” he asked incredulously.”
In this reading “THE CAPTURE Arnold’s gaze sped in the direction indicated, but for an instant the crowd interfered.”
In this reading “THE CAPTURE Arnold’s gaze sped in the direction indicated, but for an instant the crowd interfered.”
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE CAPTURE Arnold’s gaze sped in the direction indicated, but for an instant the crowd interfered.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Are you sure?” he asked incredulously.
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From this reading Now look, Arn!”
possessive form of “arnold” — English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading THE CAPTURE Arnold’s gaze sped in the direction indicated, but for an instant the crowd interfered.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Are you sure?” he asked incredulously.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE CAPTURE Arnold’s gaze sped in the direction indicated, but for an instant the crowd interfered.
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading THE CAPTURE Arnold’s gaze sped in the direction indicated, but for an instant the crowd interfered.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading THE CAPTURE Arnold’s gaze sped in the direction indicated, but for an instant the crowd interfered.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading THE CAPTURE Arnold’s gaze sped in the direction indicated, but for an instant the crowd interfered.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CAPTURE Arnold’s gaze sped in the direction indicated, but for an instant the crowd interfered.
a long fixed look
From this reading THE CAPTURE Arnold’s gaze sped in the direction indicated, but for an instant the crowd interfered.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Are you sure?” he asked incredulously.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I saw him!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I saw him!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CAPTURE Arnold’s gaze sped in the direction indicated, but for an instant the crowd interfered.
in an incredulous manner
From this reading “Are you sure?” he asked incredulously.
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading THE CAPTURE Arnold’s gaze sped in the direction indicated, but for an instant the crowd interfered.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading THE CAPTURE Arnold’s gaze sped in the direction indicated, but for an instant the crowd interfered.
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading THE CAPTURE Arnold’s gaze sped in the direction indicated, but for an instant the crowd interfered.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Now look, Arn!”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now look, Arn!”
cut with a saw
From this reading “I saw him!
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading THE CAPTURE Arnold’s gaze sped in the direction indicated, but for an instant the crowd interfered.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Are you sure?” he asked incredulously.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAPTURE Arnold’s gaze sped in the direction indicated, but for an instant the crowd interfered.
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading “Yes,” whispered Toby.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading “Yes,” whispered Toby.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes,” whispered Toby.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Are you sure?” he asked incredulously.
Chapter 4 of Guarding His Goal by Ralph Henry Barbour holds 187 sentences, grouped into 38 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 4 holds 187 sentences of Guarding His Goal, unabridged, divided into 38 reading sections.
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