Chapter 19 of In Old Kentucky is here in full — 195 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 19 of In Old Kentucky is here in full — 195 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The moonshiner stood there, pathetic in his beaten strength before them. "They're huntin' me with dogs!" he said. "They're goin' to string me up without justice or mercy!" Madge hurried to his side. "Joe, they shan't do it!" she exclaimed, and took his hand.
Chapter 19 of In Old Kentucky is here in full — 195 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading “The moonshiner stood there, pathetic in his beaten strength before them.”
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading “"They're huntin' me with dogs!" he said.”
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading “Madge hurried to his side.”
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading “"They're goin' to string me up without justice or mercy!"”
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading “"They're goin' to string me up without justice or mercy!"”
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “The moonshiner stood there, pathetic in his beaten strength before them.”
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading “The moonshiner stood there, pathetic in his beaten strength before them.”
a lightweight cord
From this reading “"They're goin' to string me up without justice or mercy!"”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Joe, they shan't do it!" she exclaimed, and took his hand.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading The moonshiner stood there, pathetic in his beaten strength before them.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The moonshiner stood there, pathetic in his beaten strength before them.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Joe, they shan't do it!" she exclaimed, and took his hand.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading "They're huntin' me with dogs!" he said.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Joe, they shan't do it!" she exclaimed, and took his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They're goin' to string me up without justice or mercy!"
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Joe, they shan't do it!" she exclaimed, and took his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They're huntin' me with dogs!" he said.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The moonshiner stood there, pathetic in his beaten strength before them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They're huntin' me with dogs!" he said.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Madge hurried to his side.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The moonshiner stood there, pathetic in his beaten strength before them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Joe, they shan't do it!" she exclaimed, and took his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Joe, they shan't do it!" she exclaimed, and took his hand.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading "They're goin' to string me up without justice or mercy!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Madge hurried to his side.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "They're huntin' me with dogs!" he said.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading "They're goin' to string me up without justice or mercy!"
someone who makes or sells illegal liquor
From this reading The moonshiner stood there, pathetic in his beaten strength before them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "They're goin' to string me up without justice or mercy!"
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The moonshiner stood there, pathetic in his beaten strength before them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "They're huntin' me with dogs!" he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Joe, they shan't do it!" she exclaimed, and took his hand.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Joe, they shan't do it!" she exclaimed, and took his hand.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Madge hurried to his side.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The moonshiner stood there, pathetic in his beaten strength before them.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The moonshiner stood there, pathetic in his beaten strength before them.
a lightweight cord
From this reading "They're goin' to string me up without justice or mercy!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The moonshiner stood there, pathetic in his beaten strength before them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The moonshiner stood there, pathetic in his beaten strength before them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The moonshiner stood there, pathetic in his beaten strength before them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Joe, they shan't do it!" she exclaimed, and took his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They're huntin' me with dogs!" he said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "They're goin' to string me up without justice or mercy!"
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "Joe, they shan't do it!" she exclaimed, and took his hand.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "They're goin' to string me up without justice or mercy!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "They're huntin' me with dogs!" he said.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "They're goin' to string me up without justice or mercy!"
Chapter 19 of In Old Kentucky by Edward Marshall holds 195 sentences, grouped into 39 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 19 holds 195 sentences of In Old Kentucky, unabridged, divided into 39 reading sections.
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