Chapter 1 of Lahoma is here in full — 98 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 1 of Lahoma is here in full — 98 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Willock muttered deep in his throat, while his companions laughed disdainfully. "We've had enough of this!" Red declared, his voice suddenly grown hard and cold. "Kansas, take the prisoner; Brick Willock, as you're so fond of the kid, you can carry HER." He opened the door and a rush of wind extinguished the candle.
Chapter 1 of Lahoma is here in full — 98 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 15/19 · 5 reading units · Lines 71–75
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rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading “"Kansas, take the prisoner; Brick Willock, as you're so fond of the kid, you can carry HER."”
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading “He opened the door and a rush of wind extinguished the candle.”
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading “Willock muttered deep in his throat, while his companions laughed disdainfully.”
of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement
From this reading “He opened the door and a rush of wind extinguished the candle.”
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading “"Kansas, take the prisoner; Brick Willock, as you're so fond of the kid, you can carry HER."”
tell false information to for fun
From this reading “"Kansas, take the prisoner; Brick Willock, as you're so fond of the kid, you can carry HER."”
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading “Willock muttered deep in his throat, while his companions laughed disdainfully.”
move hurridly
From this reading “He opened the door and a rush of wind extinguished the candle.”
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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 He opened the door and a rush of wind extinguished the candle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Red declared, his voice suddenly grown hard and cold.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Kansas, take the prisoner; Brick Willock, as you're so fond of the kid, you can carry HER."
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading "Kansas, take the prisoner; Brick Willock, as you're so fond of the kid, you can carry HER."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Kansas, take the prisoner; Brick Willock, as you're so fond of the kid, you can carry HER."
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading He opened the door and a rush of wind extinguished the candle.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "Kansas, take the prisoner; Brick Willock, as you're so fond of the kid, you can carry HER."
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Red declared, his voice suddenly grown hard and cold.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Willock muttered deep in his throat, while his companions laughed disdainfully.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Red declared, his voice suddenly grown hard and cold.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Willock muttered deep in his throat, while his companions laughed disdainfully.
in a proud and domineering manner
From this reading Willock muttered deep in his throat, while his companions laughed disdainfully.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He opened the door and a rush of wind extinguished the candle.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "We've had enough of this!"
of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement
From this reading He opened the door and a rush of wind extinguished the candle.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading "Kansas, take the prisoner; Brick Willock, as you're so fond of the kid, you can carry HER."
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Red declared, his voice suddenly grown hard and cold.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "We've had enough of this!"
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Red declared, his voice suddenly grown hard and cold.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He opened the door and a rush of wind extinguished the candle.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Kansas, take the prisoner; Brick Willock, as you're so fond of the kid, you can carry HER."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Willock muttered deep in his throat, while his companions laughed disdainfully.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Willock muttered deep in his throat, while his companions laughed disdainfully.
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading "Kansas, take the prisoner; Brick Willock, as you're so fond of the kid, you can carry HER."
tell false information to for fun
From this reading "Kansas, take the prisoner; Brick Willock, as you're so fond of the kid, you can carry HER."
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Willock muttered deep in his throat, while his companions laughed disdainfully.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading Willock muttered deep in his throat, while his companions laughed disdainfully.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "We've had enough of this!"
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He opened the door and a rush of wind extinguished the candle.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading "Kansas, take the prisoner; Brick Willock, as you're so fond of the kid, you can carry HER."
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Red declared, his voice suddenly grown hard and cold.
move hurridly
From this reading He opened the door and a rush of wind extinguished the candle.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Kansas, take the prisoner; Brick Willock, as you're so fond of the kid, you can carry HER."
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Red declared, his voice suddenly grown hard and cold.
carry out
From this reading "Kansas, take the prisoner; Brick Willock, as you're so fond of the kid, you can carry HER."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Kansas, take the prisoner; Brick Willock, as you're so fond of the kid, you can carry HER."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "We've had enough of this!"
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Willock muttered deep in his throat, while his companions laughed disdainfully.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Red declared, his voice suddenly grown hard and cold.
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From this reading "We've had enough of this!"
during the time that
From this reading Willock muttered deep in his throat, while his companions laughed disdainfully.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Willock muttered deep in his throat, while his companions laughed disdainfully.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading He opened the door and a rush of wind extinguished the candle.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Kansas, take the prisoner; Brick Willock, as you're so fond of the kid, you can carry HER."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Kansas, take the prisoner; Brick Willock, as you're so fond of the kid, you can carry HER."
Chapter 1 of Lahoma by J. Breckenridge (John Breckenridge) Ellis holds 98 sentences, grouped into 20 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 1 holds 98 sentences of Lahoma, unabridged, divided into 20 reading sections.
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