Chapter 34 of Justin Wingate, Ranchman is here in full — 73 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XXXIV
Chapter 34 of Justin Wingate, Ranchman is here in full — 73 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
PHILOSOPHY GONE MAD One day it became known that Sibyl Dudley had visited Paradise Valley and was stopping in the town. She had ridden out to call on Mary Jasper. Justin carried the unpleasant news to Clayton. “I hope I shan’t see her,” said Clayton, nervously. He had received the news in his study, where he had been writing.
Chapter 34 of Justin Wingate, Ranchman is here in full — 73 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading “She had ridden out to call on Mary Jasper.”
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading ““I hope I shan’t see her,” said Clayton, nervously.”
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading “PHILOSOPHY GONE MAD One day it became known that Sibyl Dudley had visited Paradise Valley and was stopping in the town.”
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading “PHILOSOPHY GONE MAD One day it became known that Sibyl Dudley had visited Paradise Valley and was stopping in the town.”
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading “She had ridden out to call on Mary Jasper.”
a woman who tells fortunes
From this reading “PHILOSOPHY GONE MAD One day it became known that Sibyl Dudley had visited Paradise Valley and was stopping in the town.”
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading “PHILOSOPHY GONE MAD One day it became known that Sibyl Dudley had visited Paradise Valley and was stopping in the town.”
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading “Justin carried the unpleasant news to Clayton.”
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In this reading “PHILOSOPHY GONE MAD One day it became known that Sibyl Dudley had visited Paradise Valley and was stopping in the town.”
hang on during a trial of endurance
In this reading “She had ridden out to call on Mary Jasper.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PHILOSOPHY GONE MAD One day it became known that Sibyl Dudley had visited Paradise Valley and was stopping in the town.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading PHILOSOPHY GONE MAD One day it became known that Sibyl Dudley had visited Paradise Valley and was stopping in the town.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had received the news in his study, where he had been writing.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She had ridden out to call on Mary Jasper.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Justin carried the unpleasant news to Clayton.
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From this reading Justin carried the unpleasant news to Clayton.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading PHILOSOPHY GONE MAD One day it became known that Sibyl Dudley had visited Paradise Valley and was stopping in the town.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PHILOSOPHY GONE MAD One day it became known that Sibyl Dudley had visited Paradise Valley and was stopping in the town.
destroyed or killed
From this reading PHILOSOPHY GONE MAD One day it became known that Sibyl Dudley had visited Paradise Valley and was stopping in the town.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PHILOSOPHY GONE MAD One day it became known that Sibyl Dudley had visited Paradise Valley and was stopping in the town.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had received the news in his study, where he had been writing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I hope I shan’t see her,” said Clayton, nervously.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had received the news in his study, where he had been writing.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “I hope I shan’t see her,” said Clayton, nervously.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I hope I shan’t see her,” said Clayton, nervously.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PHILOSOPHY GONE MAD One day it became known that Sibyl Dudley had visited Paradise Valley and was stopping in the town.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PHILOSOPHY GONE MAD One day it became known that Sibyl Dudley had visited Paradise Valley and was stopping in the town.
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading She had ridden out to call on Mary Jasper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Justin carried the unpleasant news to Clayton.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading PHILOSOPHY GONE MAD One day it became known that Sibyl Dudley had visited Paradise Valley and was stopping in the town.
roused to anger
From this reading PHILOSOPHY GONE MAD One day it became known that Sibyl Dudley had visited Paradise Valley and was stopping in the town.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading She had ridden out to call on Mary Jasper.
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading “I hope I shan’t see her,” said Clayton, nervously.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Justin carried the unpleasant news to Clayton.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had ridden out to call on Mary Jasper.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading PHILOSOPHY GONE MAD One day it became known that Sibyl Dudley had visited Paradise Valley and was stopping in the town.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She had ridden out to call on Mary Jasper.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading PHILOSOPHY GONE MAD One day it became known that Sibyl Dudley had visited Paradise Valley and was stopping in the town.
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading PHILOSOPHY GONE MAD One day it became known that Sibyl Dudley had visited Paradise Valley and was stopping in the town.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He had received the news in his study, where he had been writing.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading She had ridden out to call on Mary Jasper.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I hope I shan’t see her,” said Clayton, nervously.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I hope I shan’t see her,” said Clayton, nervously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I hope I shan’t see her,” said Clayton, nervously.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had ridden out to call on Mary Jasper.
a woman who tells fortunes
From this reading PHILOSOPHY GONE MAD One day it became known that Sibyl Dudley had visited Paradise Valley and was stopping in the town.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading PHILOSOPHY GONE MAD One day it became known that Sibyl Dudley had visited Paradise Valley and was stopping in the town.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading He had received the news in his study, where he had been writing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PHILOSOPHY GONE MAD One day it became known that Sibyl Dudley had visited Paradise Valley and was stopping in the town.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PHILOSOPHY GONE MAD One day it became known that Sibyl Dudley had visited Paradise Valley and was stopping in the town.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had ridden out to call on Mary Jasper.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading PHILOSOPHY GONE MAD One day it became known that Sibyl Dudley had visited Paradise Valley and was stopping in the town.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Justin carried the unpleasant news to Clayton.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading PHILOSOPHY GONE MAD One day it became known that Sibyl Dudley had visited Paradise Valley and was stopping in the town.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading PHILOSOPHY GONE MAD One day it became known that Sibyl Dudley had visited Paradise Valley and was stopping in the town.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PHILOSOPHY GONE MAD One day it became known that Sibyl Dudley had visited Paradise Valley and was stopping in the town.
in or at the place that
From this reading He had received the news in his study, where he had been writing.
the act of creating written works
From this reading He had received the news in his study, where he had been writing.
Chapter 34 of Justin Wingate, Ranchman by John Harvey Whitson holds 73 sentences, grouped into 15 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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