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In Hostile Red
In Hostile Red

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of In Hostile Red is here in full — 414 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler • Curated US English Learning Edition
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Author of "In Circling Camps," "The Sun of Saratoga," "Before the Dawn," Etc.
_The author published three years ago, in Lippincott's Magazine, a short romance, called "A Knight of Philadelphia," which forms the basis of the present story._ VIII.
A FILE OF PRISONERS 101 IX.
WITH THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF 115 X. THE FINE FINISH OF A PLAY 123 XI.
A MAN HUNT 134 XII.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

In Hostile Red

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of In Hostile Red is here in full — 414 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/82 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Author of "In Circling Camps," "The Sun of Saratoga," "Before the Dawn," Etc.
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_The author published three years ago, in Lippincott's Magazine, a short romance, called "A Knight of Philadelphia," which forms the basis of the present story._ VIII.
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A FILE OF PRISONERS 101 IX.
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WITH THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF 115 X. THE FINE FINISH OF A PLAY 123 XI.
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A MAN HUNT 134 XII.

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basis noun US /ˈbeɪsəs/

a relation that provides the foundation for something

From this reading “_The author published three years ago, in Lippincott's Magazine, a short romance, called "A Knight of Philadelphia," which forms the basis of the present story._ VIII.”

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Camps noun US /kæmps/

plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading “Author of "In Circling Camps," "The Sun of Saratoga," "Before the Dawn," Etc.”

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Circling verb US /ˈsɜːrkəlɪŋ/

-ing form of “circle” — travel around something

From this reading “Author of "In Circling Camps," "The Sun of Saratoga," "Before the Dawn," Etc.”

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file verb US /faɪl/

record in a public office or in a court of law

From this reading “A FILE OF PRISONERS 101 IX.”

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Magazine noun US /ˈmæɡəziːn/

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading “_The author published three years ago, in Lippincott's Magazine, a short romance, called "A Knight of Philadelphia," which forms the basis of the present story._ VIII.”

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Philadelphia noun US /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/

the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania

From this reading “_The author published three years ago, in Lippincott's Magazine, a short romance, called "A Knight of Philadelphia," which forms the basis of the present story._ VIII.”

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romance noun US /roʊˈmæns/

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading “_The author published three years ago, in Lippincott's Magazine, a short romance, called "A Knight of Philadelphia," which forms the basis of the present story._ VIII.”

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Saratoga noun US /ˌserəˈtoʊɡə/

a species of large fish found in Australian rivers

From this reading “Author of "In Circling Camps," "The Sun of Saratoga," "Before the Dawn," Etc.”

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three years noun + noun

In this reading “_The author published three years ago, in Lippincott's Magazine, a short romance, called "A Knight of Philadelphia," which forms the basis of the present story._ VIII.”

21,834 times in 426,211 chapters
FILE OF verb + particle

In this reading “A FILE OF PRISONERS 101 IX.”

2,699 times in 426,211 chapters

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101

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From this reading A FILE OF PRISONERS 101 IX.

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115

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From this reading WITH THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF 115 X. THE FINE FINISH OF A PLAY 123 XI.

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123

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From this reading WITH THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF 115 X. THE FINE FINISH OF A PLAY 123 XI.

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134

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From this reading A MAN HUNT 134 XII.

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _The author published three years ago, in Lippincott's Magazine, a short romance, called "A Knight of Philadelphia," which forms the basis of the present story._ VIII.

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agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/

in the past

From this reading _The author published three years ago, in Lippincott's Magazine, a short romance, called "A Knight of Philadelphia," which forms the basis of the present story._ VIII.

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AuthornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Author of "In Circling Camps," "The Sun of Saratoga," "Before the Dawn," Etc.

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basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/

a relation that provides the foundation for something

From this reading _The author published three years ago, in Lippincott's Magazine, a short romance, called "A Knight of Philadelphia," which forms the basis of the present story._ VIII.

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BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Author of "In Circling Camps," "The Sun of Saratoga," "Before the Dawn," Etc.

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calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading _The author published three years ago, in Lippincott's Magazine, a short romance, called "A Knight of Philadelphia," which forms the basis of the present story._ VIII.

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CampsnounUS /kæmps/

plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Author of "In Circling Camps," "The Sun of Saratoga," "Before the Dawn," Etc.

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CirclingverbUS /ˈsɜːrkəlɪŋ/

-ing form of “circle” — travel around something

From this reading Author of "In Circling Camps," "The Sun of Saratoga," "Before the Dawn," Etc.

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COMMANDER-IN-CHIEFnoun

the officer who holds the supreme command

From this reading WITH THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF 115 X. THE FINE FINISH OF A PLAY 123 XI.

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DawnnounUS /dɔːn/

the first light of day

From this reading Author of "In Circling Camps," "The Sun of Saratoga," "Before the Dawn," Etc.

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Etc

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From this reading Author of "In Circling Camps," "The Sun of Saratoga," "Before the Dawn," Etc.

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FILEverbUS /faɪl/

record in a public office or in a court of law

From this reading A FILE OF PRISONERS 101 IX.

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FINEadjectiveUS /faɪn/

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading WITH THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF 115 X. THE FINE FINISH OF A PLAY 123 XI.

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FINISHverbUS /ˈfɪnɪʃ/

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading WITH THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF 115 X. THE FINE FINISH OF A PLAY 123 XI.

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formsnounUS /fɔːrmz/

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading _The author published three years ago, in Lippincott's Magazine, a short romance, called "A Knight of Philadelphia," which forms the basis of the present story._ VIII.

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HUNTverbUS /hʌnt/

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading A MAN HUNT 134 XII.

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InprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Author of "In Circling Camps," "The Sun of Saratoga," "Before the Dawn," Etc.

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IXnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading A FILE OF PRISONERS 101 IX.

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KnightnounUS /naɪt/

originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading _The author published three years ago, in Lippincott's Magazine, a short romance, called "A Knight of Philadelphia," which forms the basis of the present story._ VIII.

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Lippincott's

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From this reading _The author published three years ago, in Lippincott's Magazine, a short romance, called "A Knight of Philadelphia," which forms the basis of the present story._ VIII.

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MagazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading _The author published three years ago, in Lippincott's Magazine, a short romance, called "A Knight of Philadelphia," which forms the basis of the present story._ VIII.

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MANnounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A MAN HUNT 134 XII.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Author of "In Circling Camps," "The Sun of Saratoga," "Before the Dawn," Etc.

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PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/

the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania

From this reading _The author published three years ago, in Lippincott's Magazine, a short romance, called "A Knight of Philadelphia," which forms the basis of the present story._ VIII.

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PLAYverbUS /pleɪ/

participate in games or sport

From this reading WITH THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF 115 X. THE FINE FINISH OF A PLAY 123 XI.

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presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading _The author published three years ago, in Lippincott's Magazine, a short romance, called "A Knight of Philadelphia," which forms the basis of the present story._ VIII.

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PRISONERSnounUS /ˈprɪzənərz/

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading A FILE OF PRISONERS 101 IX.

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publishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading _The author published three years ago, in Lippincott's Magazine, a short romance, called "A Knight of Philadelphia," which forms the basis of the present story._ VIII.

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romancenounUS /roʊˈmæns/

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading _The author published three years ago, in Lippincott's Magazine, a short romance, called "A Knight of Philadelphia," which forms the basis of the present story._ VIII.

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SaratoganounUS /ˌserəˈtoʊɡə/

a species of large fish found in Australian rivers

From this reading Author of "In Circling Camps," "The Sun of Saratoga," "Before the Dawn," Etc.

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shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading _The author published three years ago, in Lippincott's Magazine, a short romance, called "A Knight of Philadelphia," which forms the basis of the present story._ VIII.

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storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _The author published three years ago, in Lippincott's Magazine, a short romance, called "A Knight of Philadelphia," which forms the basis of the present story._ VIII.

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SunnounUS /sʌn/

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Author of "In Circling Camps," "The Sun of Saratoga," "Before the Dawn," Etc.

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ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Author of "In Circling Camps," "The Sun of Saratoga," "Before the Dawn," Etc.

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threenounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading _The author published three years ago, in Lippincott's Magazine, a short romance, called "A Knight of Philadelphia," which forms the basis of the present story._ VIII.

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VIIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one

From this reading _The author published three years ago, in Lippincott's Magazine, a short romance, called "A Knight of Philadelphia," which forms the basis of the present story._ VIII.

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whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading _The author published three years ago, in Lippincott's Magazine, a short romance, called "A Knight of Philadelphia," which forms the basis of the present story._ VIII.

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WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading WITH THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF 115 X. THE FINE FINISH OF A PLAY 123 XI.

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XnounUS /eks/

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading WITH THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF 115 X. THE FINE FINISH OF A PLAY 123 XI.

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XInounUS /ʃiː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one

From this reading WITH THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF 115 X. THE FINE FINISH OF A PLAY 123 XI.

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XIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading A MAN HUNT 134 XII.

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yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading _The author published three years ago, in Lippincott's Magazine, a short romance, called "A Knight of Philadelphia," which forms the basis of the present story._ VIII.

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Chapter 1 of In Hostile Red by Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler holds 414 sentences, grouped into 83 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.

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Author
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Circling
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Saratoga
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