Chapter 7 of Heart of the Sunset is here in full — 406 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter VII
Chapter 7 of Heart of the Sunset is here in full — 406 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Both men had been but half serious. Ellsworth knew his companion's words carried no disrespect; nevertheless, he said, gravely: "If you ever think of marrying I want you to come to me. Promise?" "I'll do it--on the way back from church."
Chapter 7 of Heart of the Sunset is here in full — 406 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading “"I'll do it--on the way back from church."”
an expression of lack of respect
From this reading “Ellsworth knew his companion's words carried no disrespect; nevertheless, he said, gravely:”
United States jurist and the third chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1745-1807)
From this reading “Ellsworth knew his companion's words carried no disrespect; nevertheless, he said, gravely:”
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading “Ellsworth knew his companion's words carried no disrespect; nevertheless, he said, gravely:”
-ing form of “marry” — take in marriage
From this reading “"If you ever think of marrying I want you to come to me.”
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading “Ellsworth knew his companion's words carried no disrespect; nevertheless, he said, gravely:”
make a promise or commitment
From this reading “Promise?"”
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading “Both men had been but half serious.”
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in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "I'll do it--on the way back from church."
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Both men had been but half serious.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both men had been but half serious.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Both men had been but half serious.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Ellsworth knew his companion's words carried no disrespect; nevertheless, he said, gravely:
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading "I'll do it--on the way back from church."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "If you ever think of marrying I want you to come to me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ellsworth knew his companion's words carried no disrespect; nevertheless, he said, gravely:
an expression of lack of respect
From this reading Ellsworth knew his companion's words carried no disrespect; nevertheless, he said, gravely:
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I'll do it--on the way back from church."
United States jurist and the third chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1745-1807)
From this reading Ellsworth knew his companion's words carried no disrespect; nevertheless, he said, gravely:
at any time
From this reading "If you ever think of marrying I want you to come to me.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I'll do it--on the way back from church."
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading Ellsworth knew his companion's words carried no disrespect; nevertheless, he said, gravely:
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Both men had been but half serious.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Both men had been but half serious.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ellsworth knew his companion's words carried no disrespect; nevertheless, he said, gravely:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ellsworth knew his companion's words carried no disrespect; nevertheless, he said, gravely:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If you ever think of marrying I want you to come to me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll do it--on the way back from church."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you ever think of marrying I want you to come to me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I'll do it--on the way back from church."
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Ellsworth knew his companion's words carried no disrespect; nevertheless, he said, gravely:
-ing form of “marry” — take in marriage
From this reading "If you ever think of marrying I want you to come to me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If you ever think of marrying I want you to come to me.
the force of workers available
From this reading Both men had been but half serious.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Ellsworth knew his companion's words carried no disrespect; nevertheless, he said, gravely:
not any; not one
From this reading Ellsworth knew his companion's words carried no disrespect; nevertheless, he said, gravely:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "If you ever think of marrying I want you to come to me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I'll do it--on the way back from church."
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Promise?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Ellsworth knew his companion's words carried no disrespect; nevertheless, he said, gravely:
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Both men had been but half serious.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I'll do it--on the way back from church."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "If you ever think of marrying I want you to come to me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "If you ever think of marrying I want you to come to me.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "If you ever think of marrying I want you to come to me.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I'll do it--on the way back from church."
the words that are spoken
From this reading Ellsworth knew his companion's words carried no disrespect; nevertheless, he said, gravely:
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If you ever think of marrying I want you to come to me.
Chapter 7 of Heart of the Sunset by Rex Beach holds 406 sentences, grouped into 82 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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 406 sentences of Heart of the Sunset, unabridged, divided into 82 reading sections.
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