Chapter 15 of Pathfinder is here in full — 612 sentences across 123 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 15 of Pathfinder is here in full — 612 sentences across 123 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
RESCUED--CONCLUSION. "Scatter, and hide!" It was Elmer who shouted this order. He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning. Still, there was no need of their taking chances.
Chapter 15 of Pathfinder is here in full — 612 sentences across 123 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading “He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.”
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “Still, there was no need of their taking chances.”
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading “RESCUED--CONCLUSION.”
having lost your job
From this reading “He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.”
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading “"Scatter, and hide!"”
delivered from danger
From this reading “RESCUED--CONCLUSION.”
to cause to separate and go in different directions
From this reading “"Scatter, and hide!"”
a message informing of danger
From this reading “He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.”
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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 had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Scatter, and hide!"
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Still, there was no need of their taking chances.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading RESCUED--CONCLUSION.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was Elmer who shouted this order.
having lost your job
From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading "Scatter, and hide!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Elmer who shouted this order.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Still, there was no need of their taking chances.
not any; not one
From this reading Still, there was no need of their taking chances.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It was Elmer who shouted this order.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
delivered from danger
From this reading RESCUED--CONCLUSION.
to cause to separate and go in different directions
From this reading "Scatter, and hide!"
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading It was Elmer who shouted this order.
and nothing more
From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, there was no need of their taking chances.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Still, there was no need of their taking chances.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Still, there was no need of their taking chances.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Still, there was no need of their taking chances.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was Elmer who shouted this order.
a message informing of danger
From this reading He had not heard any sound as of a bullet passing, and did not know but that the shot had been fired simply for the purpose of a warning.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Elmer who shouted this order.
which person or people
From this reading It was Elmer who shouted this order.
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