Chapter 9 of Joe Burke's Last Stand is here in full — 414 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter IX
Chapter 9 of Joe Burke's Last Stand is here in full — 414 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
He knocked and entered when Isabelle answered. The wheelchair was empty at the end of the bed. He walked past the bathroom and stopped by the bed. Isabelle was under the covers, propped up against several pillows. She had changed into a white nightgown and brushed out her hair.
Chapter 9 of Joe Burke's Last Stand is here in full — 414 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet
From this reading “He walked past the bathroom and stopped by the bed.”
touched lightly in passing; grazed against
From this reading “She had changed into a white nightgown and brushed out her hair.”
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading “Isabelle was under the covers, propped up against several pillows.”
make void or empty of contents
From this reading “The wheelchair was empty at the end of the bed.”
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading “He knocked and entered when Isabelle answered.”
plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading “Isabelle was under the covers, propped up against several pillows.”
inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid
From this reading “Isabelle was under the covers, propped up against several pillows.”
a movable chair mounted on large wheels; for invalids or those who cannot walk; frequently propelled by the occupant
From this reading “The wheelchair was empty at the end of the bed.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had changed into a white nightgown and brushed out her hair.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Isabelle was under the covers, propped up against several pillows.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He knocked and entered when Isabelle answered.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading He knocked and entered when Isabelle answered.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The wheelchair was empty at the end of the bed.
a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet
From this reading He walked past the bathroom and stopped by the bed.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The wheelchair was empty at the end of the bed.
touched lightly in passing; grazed against
From this reading She had changed into a white nightgown and brushed out her hair.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He walked past the bathroom and stopped by the bed.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading She had changed into a white nightgown and brushed out her hair.
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading Isabelle was under the covers, propped up against several pillows.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading The wheelchair was empty at the end of the bed.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The wheelchair was empty at the end of the bed.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He knocked and entered when Isabelle answered.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had changed into a white nightgown and brushed out her hair.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading She had changed into a white nightgown and brushed out her hair.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knocked and entered when Isabelle answered.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had changed into a white nightgown and brushed out her hair.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She had changed into a white nightgown and brushed out her hair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knocked and entered when Isabelle answered.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading He knocked and entered when Isabelle answered.
lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women
From this reading She had changed into a white nightgown and brushed out her hair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The wheelchair was empty at the end of the bed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She had changed into a white nightgown and brushed out her hair.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He walked past the bathroom and stopped by the bed.
plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading Isabelle was under the covers, propped up against several pillows.
inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid
From this reading Isabelle was under the covers, propped up against several pillows.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Isabelle was under the covers, propped up against several pillows.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had changed into a white nightgown and brushed out her hair.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading He walked past the bathroom and stopped by the bed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The wheelchair was empty at the end of the bed.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Isabelle was under the covers, propped up against several pillows.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Isabelle was under the covers, propped up against several pillows.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He walked past the bathroom and stopped by the bed.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The wheelchair was empty at the end of the bed.
a movable chair mounted on large wheels; for invalids or those who cannot walk; frequently propelled by the occupant
From this reading The wheelchair was empty at the end of the bed.
at the time that
From this reading He knocked and entered when Isabelle answered.
a Caucasian
From this reading She had changed into a white nightgown and brushed out her hair.
Chapter 9 of Joe Burke's Last Stand by John Moncure Wetterau 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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