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Heart of the Sunset

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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General Longorio enjoyed this scene tremendously, and his beaming eyes expressed the hope that Alaire was fully satisfied with the moment.
But the Garcias, having been thoroughly coached, insisted upon rendering full measure of thanks, and there seemed to be no way of shutting them off until the general ordered them to their feet.
"That is enough!" he declared.
"Hombre, you are free, so go about your business and fight no more with those accursed rebels."
Juan, of course, was ready at this moment to fight for any one he was told to fight for, particularly Longorio himself, and he so declared.
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Heart of the Sunset

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

Chapter 8 of Heart of the Sunset is here in full — 403 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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General Longorio enjoyed this scene tremendously, and his beaming eyes expressed the hope that Alaire was fully satisfied with the moment.
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But the Garcias, having been thoroughly coached, insisted upon rendering full measure of thanks, and there seemed to be no way of shutting them off until the general ordered them to their feet.
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"That is enough!" he declared.
/ðæt ɪz ɪˈnʌf hiː dɪˈklerd/
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"Hombre, you are free, so go about your business and fight no more with those accursed rebels."
/ˈhɑːmbrə juː ɑːr friː soʊ ɡoʊ əˈbaʊt jɔːr ˈbɪznəs ənd faɪt noʊ mɔːr wɪð ðoʊz ˌæˈkɜːrst ˈrebəlz/
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Juan, of course, was ready at this moment to fight for any one he was told to fight for, particularly Longorio himself, and he so declared.

Learner Dictionary

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accursed adjective US /ˌæˈkɜːrst/

under a curse

From this reading “"Hombre, you are free, so go about your business and fight no more with those accursed rebels."”

beaming adjective US /ˈbiːmɪŋ/

cheerful and bright

From this reading “General Longorio enjoyed this scene tremendously, and his beaming eyes expressed the hope that Alaire was fully satisfied with the moment.”

coached verb US /koʊtʃt/

past form of “coach” — teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading “But the Garcias, having been thoroughly coached, insisted upon rendering full measure of thanks, and there seemed to be no way of shutting them off until the general ordered them to their feet.”

Hombre noun US /ˈhɑːmbrə/

an informal term for a youth or man

From this reading “"Hombre, you are free, so go about your business and fight no more with those accursed rebels."”

rebels noun US /ˈrebəlz/

plural of “rebel” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading “"Hombre, you are free, so go about your business and fight no more with those accursed rebels."”

rendering noun US /ˈrendərɪŋ/

a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.

From this reading “But the Garcias, having been thoroughly coached, insisted upon rendering full measure of thanks, and there seemed to be no way of shutting them off until the general ordered them to their feet.”

shutting noun US /ˈʃʌtɪŋ/

the act of closing something

From this reading “But the Garcias, having been thoroughly coached, insisted upon rendering full measure of thanks, and there seemed to be no way of shutting them off until the general ordered them to their feet.”

tremendously adverb US /trəˈmendəsli/

extremely

From this reading “General Longorio enjoyed this scene tremendously, and his beaming eyes expressed the hope that Alaire was fully satisfied with the moment.”

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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Hombre, you are free, so go about your business and fight no more with those accursed rebels."

accursedadjectiveUS /ˌæˈkɜːrst/

under a curse

From this reading "Hombre, you are free, so go about your business and fight no more with those accursed rebels."

Alaire

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From this reading General Longorio enjoyed this scene tremendously, and his beaming eyes expressed the hope that Alaire was fully satisfied with the moment.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading General Longorio enjoyed this scene tremendously, and his beaming eyes expressed the hope that Alaire was fully satisfied with the moment.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Juan, of course, was ready at this moment to fight for any one he was told to fight for, particularly Longorio himself, and he so declared.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Hombre, you are free, so go about your business and fight no more with those accursed rebels."

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Juan, of course, was ready at this moment to fight for any one he was told to fight for, particularly Longorio himself, and he so declared.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading But the Garcias, having been thoroughly coached, insisted upon rendering full measure of thanks, and there seemed to be no way of shutting them off until the general ordered them to their feet.

beamingadjectiveUS /ˈbiːmɪŋ/

cheerful and bright

From this reading General Longorio enjoyed this scene tremendously, and his beaming eyes expressed the hope that Alaire was fully satisfied with the moment.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But the Garcias, having been thoroughly coached, insisted upon rendering full measure of thanks, and there seemed to be no way of shutting them off until the general ordered them to their feet.

businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading "Hombre, you are free, so go about your business and fight no more with those accursed rebels."

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the Garcias, having been thoroughly coached, insisted upon rendering full measure of thanks, and there seemed to be no way of shutting them off until the general ordered them to their feet.

coachedverbUS /koʊtʃt/

past form of “coach” — teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading But the Garcias, having been thoroughly coached, insisted upon rendering full measure of thanks, and there seemed to be no way of shutting them off until the general ordered them to their feet.

coursenounUS /kɔːrs/

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Juan, of course, was ready at this moment to fight for any one he was told to fight for, particularly Longorio himself, and he so declared.

declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/

made known or openly avowed

From this reading "That is enough!" he declared.

enjoyedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪd/

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading General Longorio enjoyed this scene tremendously, and his beaming eyes expressed the hope that Alaire was fully satisfied with the moment.

enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "That is enough!" he declared.

expressedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsprest/

communicated in words

From this reading General Longorio enjoyed this scene tremendously, and his beaming eyes expressed the hope that Alaire was fully satisfied with the moment.

eyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

From this reading General Longorio enjoyed this scene tremendously, and his beaming eyes expressed the hope that Alaire was fully satisfied with the moment.

feetnounUS /fiːt/

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading But the Garcias, having been thoroughly coached, insisted upon rendering full measure of thanks, and there seemed to be no way of shutting them off until the general ordered them to their feet.

fightverbUS /faɪt/

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading "Hombre, you are free, so go about your business and fight no more with those accursed rebels."

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Juan, of course, was ready at this moment to fight for any one he was told to fight for, particularly Longorio himself, and he so declared.

freeverbUS /friː/

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading "Hombre, you are free, so go about your business and fight no more with those accursed rebels."

fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading But the Garcias, having been thoroughly coached, insisted upon rendering full measure of thanks, and there seemed to be no way of shutting them off until the general ordered them to their feet.

fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading General Longorio enjoyed this scene tremendously, and his beaming eyes expressed the hope that Alaire was fully satisfied with the moment.

Garcias

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But the Garcias, having been thoroughly coached, insisted upon rendering full measure of thanks, and there seemed to be no way of shutting them off until the general ordered them to their feet.

GeneraladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading General Longorio enjoyed this scene tremendously, and his beaming eyes expressed the hope that Alaire was fully satisfied with the moment.

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Hombre, you are free, so go about your business and fight no more with those accursed rebels."

havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading But the Garcias, having been thoroughly coached, insisted upon rendering full measure of thanks, and there seemed to be no way of shutting them off until the general ordered them to their feet.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "That is enough!" he declared.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Juan, of course, was ready at this moment to fight for any one he was told to fight for, particularly Longorio himself, and he so declared.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading General Longorio enjoyed this scene tremendously, and his beaming eyes expressed the hope that Alaire was fully satisfied with the moment.

HombrenounUS /ˈhɑːmbrə/

an informal term for a youth or man

From this reading "Hombre, you are free, so go about your business and fight no more with those accursed rebels."

hopenounUS /hoʊp/

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading General Longorio enjoyed this scene tremendously, and his beaming eyes expressed the hope that Alaire was fully satisfied with the moment.

insistedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstəd/

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading But the Garcias, having been thoroughly coached, insisted upon rendering full measure of thanks, and there seemed to be no way of shutting them off until the general ordered them to their feet.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "That is enough!" he declared.

Juan

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Juan, of course, was ready at this moment to fight for any one he was told to fight for, particularly Longorio himself, and he so declared.

Longorio

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading General Longorio enjoyed this scene tremendously, and his beaming eyes expressed the hope that Alaire was fully satisfied with the moment.

measurenounUS /ˈmeʒər/

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading But the Garcias, having been thoroughly coached, insisted upon rendering full measure of thanks, and there seemed to be no way of shutting them off until the general ordered them to their feet.

momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/

a particular point in time

From this reading General Longorio enjoyed this scene tremendously, and his beaming eyes expressed the hope that Alaire was fully satisfied with the moment.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "Hombre, you are free, so go about your business and fight no more with those accursed rebels."

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading But the Garcias, having been thoroughly coached, insisted upon rendering full measure of thanks, and there seemed to be no way of shutting them off until the general ordered them to their feet.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But the Garcias, having been thoroughly coached, insisted upon rendering full measure of thanks, and there seemed to be no way of shutting them off until the general ordered them to their feet.

offadverbUS /ɔːf/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading But the Garcias, having been thoroughly coached, insisted upon rendering full measure of thanks, and there seemed to be no way of shutting them off until the general ordered them to their feet.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Juan, of course, was ready at this moment to fight for any one he was told to fight for, particularly Longorio himself, and he so declared.

orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading But the Garcias, having been thoroughly coached, insisted upon rendering full measure of thanks, and there seemed to be no way of shutting them off until the general ordered them to their feet.

particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Juan, of course, was ready at this moment to fight for any one he was told to fight for, particularly Longorio himself, and he so declared.

readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Juan, of course, was ready at this moment to fight for any one he was told to fight for, particularly Longorio himself, and he so declared.

rebelsnounUS /ˈrebəlz/

plural of “rebel” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading "Hombre, you are free, so go about your business and fight no more with those accursed rebels."

renderingnounUS /ˈrendərɪŋ/

a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.

From this reading But the Garcias, having been thoroughly coached, insisted upon rendering full measure of thanks, and there seemed to be no way of shutting them off until the general ordered them to their feet.

satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/

filled with satisfaction

From this reading General Longorio enjoyed this scene tremendously, and his beaming eyes expressed the hope that Alaire was fully satisfied with the moment.

scenenounUS /siːn/

the place where some action occurs

From this reading General Longorio enjoyed this scene tremendously, and his beaming eyes expressed the hope that Alaire was fully satisfied with the moment.

seemedverbUS /siːmd/

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But the Garcias, having been thoroughly coached, insisted upon rendering full measure of thanks, and there seemed to be no way of shutting them off until the general ordered them to their feet.

shuttingnounUS /ˈʃʌtɪŋ/

the act of closing something

From this reading But the Garcias, having been thoroughly coached, insisted upon rendering full measure of thanks, and there seemed to be no way of shutting them off until the general ordered them to their feet.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Hombre, you are free, so go about your business and fight no more with those accursed rebels."

thanksnounUS /θæŋks/

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading But the Garcias, having been thoroughly coached, insisted upon rendering full measure of thanks, and there seemed to be no way of shutting them off until the general ordered them to their feet.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading General Longorio enjoyed this scene tremendously, and his beaming eyes expressed the hope that Alaire was fully satisfied with the moment.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading General Longorio enjoyed this scene tremendously, and his beaming eyes expressed the hope that Alaire was fully satisfied with the moment.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But the Garcias, having been thoroughly coached, insisted upon rendering full measure of thanks, and there seemed to be no way of shutting them off until the general ordered them to their feet.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But the Garcias, having been thoroughly coached, insisted upon rendering full measure of thanks, and there seemed to be no way of shutting them off until the general ordered them to their feet.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading But the Garcias, having been thoroughly coached, insisted upon rendering full measure of thanks, and there seemed to be no way of shutting them off until the general ordered them to their feet.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading General Longorio enjoyed this scene tremendously, and his beaming eyes expressed the hope that Alaire was fully satisfied with the moment.

thoroughlyadverbUS /ˈθɜːroʊli/

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading But the Garcias, having been thoroughly coached, insisted upon rendering full measure of thanks, and there seemed to be no way of shutting them off until the general ordered them to their feet.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "Hombre, you are free, so go about your business and fight no more with those accursed rebels."

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading But the Garcias, having been thoroughly coached, insisted upon rendering full measure of thanks, and there seemed to be no way of shutting them off until the general ordered them to their feet.

toldverbUS /toʊld/

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Juan, of course, was ready at this moment to fight for any one he was told to fight for, particularly Longorio himself, and he so declared.

tremendouslyadverbUS /trəˈmendəsli/

extremely

From this reading General Longorio enjoyed this scene tremendously, and his beaming eyes expressed the hope that Alaire was fully satisfied with the moment.

untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading But the Garcias, having been thoroughly coached, insisted upon rendering full measure of thanks, and there seemed to be no way of shutting them off until the general ordered them to their feet.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But the Garcias, having been thoroughly coached, insisted upon rendering full measure of thanks, and there seemed to be no way of shutting them off until the general ordered them to their feet.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading General Longorio enjoyed this scene tremendously, and his beaming eyes expressed the hope that Alaire was fully satisfied with the moment.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But the Garcias, having been thoroughly coached, insisted upon rendering full measure of thanks, and there seemed to be no way of shutting them off until the general ordered them to their feet.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading General Longorio enjoyed this scene tremendously, and his beaming eyes expressed the hope that Alaire was fully satisfied with the moment.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Hombre, you are free, so go about your business and fight no more with those accursed rebels."

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Hombre, you are free, so go about your business and fight no more with those accursed rebels."

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