Chapter 7 of Pals is here in full — 416 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter VII
Chapter 7 of Pals is here in full — 416 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
But the end comes quickly and tragically enough. The pace of the conflict tells terribly upon the dingo. He is now weakening fast; can hardly see, so bloodshot are his eyes. Yes, he can hold out but little longer. Realising this, he fights purely on the defence for breath.
Chapter 7 of Pals is here in full — 416 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading “The pace of the conflict tells terribly upon the dingo.”
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading “Realising this, he fights purely on the defence for breath.”
wolflike yellowish-brown wild dog of Australia
From this reading “The pace of the conflict tells terribly upon the dingo.”
plural of “fight” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading “Realising this, he fights purely on the defence for breath.”
restricted to something
From this reading “Realising this, he fights purely on the defence for breath.”
used as intensifiers
From this reading “The pace of the conflict tells terribly upon the dingo.”
in a tragic manner; with tragic consequences
From this reading “But the end comes quickly and tragically enough.”
becoming weaker
From this reading “He is now weakening fast; can hardly see, so bloodshot are his eyes.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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thrust or extend out
In this reading “Yes, he can hold out but little longer.”
In this reading “But the end comes quickly and tragically enough.”
In this reading “Realising this, he fights purely on the defence for breath.”
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 to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the end comes quickly and tragically enough.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He is now weakening fast; can hardly see, so bloodshot are his eyes.
(of an eye) reddened as a result of locally congested blood vessels; inflamed
From this reading He is now weakening fast; can hardly see, so bloodshot are his eyes.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Realising this, he fights purely on the defence for breath.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the end comes quickly and tragically enough.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He is now weakening fast; can hardly see, so bloodshot are his eyes.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading But the end comes quickly and tragically enough.
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading The pace of the conflict tells terribly upon the dingo.
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading Realising this, he fights purely on the defence for breath.
wolflike yellowish-brown wild dog of Australia
From this reading The pace of the conflict tells terribly upon the dingo.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading But the end comes quickly and tragically enough.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But the end comes quickly and tragically enough.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He is now weakening fast; can hardly see, so bloodshot are his eyes.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading He is now weakening fast; can hardly see, so bloodshot are his eyes.
plural of “fight” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Realising this, he fights purely on the defence for breath.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Realising this, he fights purely on the defence for breath.
only a very short time before
From this reading He is now weakening fast; can hardly see, so bloodshot are his eyes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is now weakening fast; can hardly see, so bloodshot are his eyes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He is now weakening fast; can hardly see, so bloodshot are his eyes.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Yes, he can hold out but little longer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is now weakening fast; can hardly see, so bloodshot are his eyes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Yes, he can hold out but little longer.
for more time
From this reading Yes, he can hold out but little longer.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He is now weakening fast; can hardly see, so bloodshot are his eyes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The pace of the conflict tells terribly upon the dingo.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Realising this, he fights purely on the defence for breath.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Yes, he can hold out but little longer.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading The pace of the conflict tells terribly upon the dingo.
restricted to something
From this reading Realising this, he fights purely on the defence for breath.
with speed
From this reading But the end comes quickly and tragically enough.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Realising this, he fights purely on the defence for breath.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He is now weakening fast; can hardly see, so bloodshot are his eyes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He is now weakening fast; can hardly see, so bloodshot are his eyes.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading The pace of the conflict tells terribly upon the dingo.
used as intensifiers
From this reading The pace of the conflict tells terribly upon the dingo.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But the end comes quickly and tragically enough.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Realising this, he fights purely on the defence for breath.
in a tragic manner; with tragic consequences
From this reading But the end comes quickly and tragically enough.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The pace of the conflict tells terribly upon the dingo.
becoming weaker
From this reading He is now weakening fast; can hardly see, so bloodshot are his eyes.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, he can hold out but little longer.
Chapter 7 of Pals by Joseph Bowes holds 416 sentences, grouped into 84 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 7 holds 416 sentences of Pals, unabridged, divided into 84 reading sections.
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