Chapter 10 of Pathfinder is here in full — 120 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 10 of Pathfinder is here in full — 120 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
HOW THE TRAP WORKED. "There's only one thing about it that I object to on general principles," remarked Mark. "What's that?" asked Elmer. "You shouldn't think to stay here alone," the other went on. "Perhaps one of the men might return with the woman--if she does come."
Chapter 10 of Pathfinder is here in full — 120 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading “"There's only one thing about it that I object to on general principles," remarked Mark.”
attach a tag or label to
From this reading “"There's only one thing about it that I object to on general principles," remarked Mark.”
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading “"There's only one thing about it that I object to on general principles," remarked Mark.”
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading “"There's only one thing about it that I object to on general principles," remarked Mark.”
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “"There's only one thing about it that I object to on general principles," remarked Mark.”
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “"You shouldn't think to stay here alone," the other went on.”
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading “HOW THE TRAP WORKED.”
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “HOW THE TRAP WORKED.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "There's only one thing about it that I object to on general principles," remarked Mark.
Having no one else present.
From this reading "You shouldn't think to stay here alone," the other went on.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What's that?" asked Elmer.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Perhaps one of the men might return with the woman--if she does come."
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Perhaps one of the men might return with the woman--if she does come."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What's that?" asked Elmer.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "There's only one thing about it that I object to on general principles," remarked Mark.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "You shouldn't think to stay here alone," the other went on.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW THE TRAP WORKED.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "There's only one thing about it that I object to on general principles," remarked Mark.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Perhaps one of the men might return with the woman--if she does come."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "There's only one thing about it that I object to on general principles," remarked Mark.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading "There's only one thing about it that I object to on general principles," remarked Mark.
the force of workers available
From this reading "Perhaps one of the men might return with the woman--if she does come."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Perhaps one of the men might return with the woman--if she does come."
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading "There's only one thing about it that I object to on general principles," remarked Mark.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Perhaps one of the men might return with the woman--if she does come."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "There's only one thing about it that I object to on general principles," remarked Mark.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "There's only one thing about it that I object to on general principles," remarked Mark.
and nothing more
From this reading "There's only one thing about it that I object to on general principles," remarked Mark.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "You shouldn't think to stay here alone," the other went on.
by chance
From this reading "Perhaps one of the men might return with the woman--if she does come."
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading "There's only one thing about it that I object to on general principles," remarked Mark.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "There's only one thing about it that I object to on general principles," remarked Mark.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Perhaps one of the men might return with the woman--if she does come."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Perhaps one of the men might return with the woman--if she does come."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You shouldn't think to stay here alone," the other went on.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "You shouldn't think to stay here alone," the other went on.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "There's only one thing about it that I object to on general principles," remarked Mark.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE TRAP WORKED.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There's only one thing about it that I object to on general principles," remarked Mark.
a special situation
From this reading "There's only one thing about it that I object to on general principles," remarked Mark.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "You shouldn't think to stay here alone," the other went on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "There's only one thing about it that I object to on general principles," remarked Mark.
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading HOW THE TRAP WORKED.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "You shouldn't think to stay here alone," the other went on.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What's that?" asked Elmer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Perhaps one of the men might return with the woman--if she does come."
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Perhaps one of the men might return with the woman--if she does come."
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading HOW THE TRAP WORKED.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You shouldn't think to stay here alone," the other went on.
Chapter 10 of Pathfinder by Alan, Captain Douglas holds 120 sentences, grouped into 24 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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