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Chapter 5 of Jesse James' Bold Stroke is here in full — 126 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A DESPERATE CHARGE. In dismay, the bandits gazed at one another, as they heard the portentous words of the Indian maiden. And in a moment more their own ears confirmed their truth. No mistaking the identity of the men in the outer cave was there, as a sharp command, in plain English, rang out: "Search every nook and cranny in the den, men.
Chapter 5 of Jesse James' Bold Stroke is here in full — 126 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “bandit” — an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading “In dismay, the bandits gazed at one another, as they heard the portentous words of the Indian maiden.”
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading “And in a moment more their own ears confirmed their truth.”
a long narrow depression in a surface
From this reading “"Search every nook and cranny in the den, men.”
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading “In dismay, the bandits gazed at one another, as they heard the portentous words of the Indian maiden.”
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading “No mistaking the identity of the men in the outer cave was there, as a sharp command, in plain English, rang out:”
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading “No mistaking the identity of the men in the outer cave was there, as a sharp command, in plain English, rang out:”
a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading “"Search every nook and cranny in the den, men.”
of momentous or ominous significance
From this reading “In dismay, the bandits gazed at one another, as they heard the portentous words of the Indian maiden.”
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In this reading “No mistaking the identity of the men in the outer cave was there, as a sharp command, in plain English, rang out:”
sound loudly
In this reading “No mistaking the identity of the men in the outer cave was there, as a sharp command, in plain English, rang out:”
In this reading “In dismay, the bandits gazed at one another, as they heard the portentous words of the Indian maiden.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DESPERATE CHARGE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And in a moment more their own ears confirmed their truth.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In dismay, the bandits gazed at one another, as they heard the portentous words of the Indian maiden.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In dismay, the bandits gazed at one another, as they heard the portentous words of the Indian maiden.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In dismay, the bandits gazed at one another, as they heard the portentous words of the Indian maiden.
plural of “bandit” — an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading In dismay, the bandits gazed at one another, as they heard the portentous words of the Indian maiden.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading No mistaking the identity of the men in the outer cave was there, as a sharp command, in plain English, rang out:
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading A DESPERATE CHARGE.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading No mistaking the identity of the men in the outer cave was there, as a sharp command, in plain English, rang out:
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading And in a moment more their own ears confirmed their truth.
a long narrow depression in a surface
From this reading "Search every nook and cranny in the den, men.
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading "Search every nook and cranny in the den, men.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading A DESPERATE CHARGE.
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading In dismay, the bandits gazed at one another, as they heard the portentous words of the Indian maiden.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading And in a moment more their own ears confirmed their truth.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading No mistaking the identity of the men in the outer cave was there, as a sharp command, in plain English, rang out:
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Search every nook and cranny in the den, men.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading In dismay, the bandits gazed at one another, as they heard the portentous words of the Indian maiden.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading In dismay, the bandits gazed at one another, as they heard the portentous words of the Indian maiden.
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading No mistaking the identity of the men in the outer cave was there, as a sharp command, in plain English, rang out:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In dismay, the bandits gazed at one another, as they heard the portentous words of the Indian maiden.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading In dismay, the bandits gazed at one another, as they heard the portentous words of the Indian maiden.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading In dismay, the bandits gazed at one another, as they heard the portentous words of the Indian maiden.
the force of workers available
From this reading No mistaking the identity of the men in the outer cave was there, as a sharp command, in plain English, rang out:
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading No mistaking the identity of the men in the outer cave was there, as a sharp command, in plain English, rang out:
a particular point in time
From this reading And in a moment more their own ears confirmed their truth.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And in a moment more their own ears confirmed their truth.
not any; not one
From this reading No mistaking the identity of the men in the outer cave was there, as a sharp command, in plain English, rang out:
a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading "Search every nook and cranny in the den, men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In dismay, the bandits gazed at one another, as they heard the portentous words of the Indian maiden.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In dismay, the bandits gazed at one another, as they heard the portentous words of the Indian maiden.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading No mistaking the identity of the men in the outer cave was there, as a sharp command, in plain English, rang out:
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading No mistaking the identity of the men in the outer cave was there, as a sharp command, in plain English, rang out:
have ownership or possession of
From this reading And in a moment more their own ears confirmed their truth.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading No mistaking the identity of the men in the outer cave was there, as a sharp command, in plain English, rang out:
of momentous or ominous significance
From this reading In dismay, the bandits gazed at one another, as they heard the portentous words of the Indian maiden.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading No mistaking the identity of the men in the outer cave was there, as a sharp command, in plain English, rang out:
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading "Search every nook and cranny in the den, men.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading No mistaking the identity of the men in the outer cave was there, as a sharp command, in plain English, rang out:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In dismay, the bandits gazed at one another, as they heard the portentous words of the Indian maiden.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And in a moment more their own ears confirmed their truth.
in or at that place or location
From this reading No mistaking the identity of the men in the outer cave was there, as a sharp command, in plain English, rang out:
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In dismay, the bandits gazed at one another, as they heard the portentous words of the Indian maiden.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading And in a moment more their own ears confirmed their truth.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No mistaking the identity of the men in the outer cave was there, as a sharp command, in plain English, rang out:
the words that are spoken
From this reading In dismay, the bandits gazed at one another, as they heard the portentous words of the Indian maiden.
Chapter 5 of Jesse James' Bold Stroke by William (Author at Arthur Westbrook Co. (Cleveland, Ohio)) Ward holds 126 sentences, grouped into 26 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 5 holds 126 sentences of Jesse James' Bold Stroke, unabridged, divided into 26 reading sections.
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