Chapter 17 of Rachel Dyer is here in full — 132 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Chapter 17 of Rachel Dyer by John Neal holds 132 sentences, grouped into 27 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 17 holds 132 sentences of Rachel Dyer, unabridged, divided into 27 reading sections.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 17 of Rachel Dyer is here in full — 132 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The preacher drew forth a knife, and went up to the door. Sir ... sir ... you are wanted Sir ... right away Sir, said a low voice at his elbow.... Who are you? ... where are you? cried he ... but the blood curdled about his heart, and he recoiled from the sound as he spoke. Here I be ... here ... here.
Chapter 17 of Rachel Dyer is here in full — 132 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/27 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “... where are you? cried he ... but the blood curdled about his heart, and he recoiled from the sound as he spoke.”
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading “... where are you? cried he ... but the blood curdled about his heart, and he recoiled from the sound as he spoke.”
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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 The preacher drew forth a knife, and went up to the door.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ... where are you? cried he ... but the blood curdled about his heart, and he recoiled from the sound as he spoke.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The preacher drew forth a knife, and went up to the door.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sir ... sir ... you are wanted Sir ... right away Sir, said a low voice at his elbow....
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ... where are you? cried he ... but the blood curdled about his heart, and he recoiled from the sound as he spoke.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sir ... sir ... you are wanted Sir ... right away Sir, said a low voice at his elbow....
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From this reading Sir ... sir ... you are wanted Sir ... right away Sir, said a low voice at his elbow....
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Here I be ... here ... here.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading ... where are you? cried he ... but the blood curdled about his heart, and he recoiled from the sound as he spoke.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ... where are you? cried he ... but the blood curdled about his heart, and he recoiled from the sound as he spoke.
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From this reading ... where are you? cried he ... but the blood curdled about his heart, and he recoiled from the sound as he spoke.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ... where are you? cried he ... but the blood curdled about his heart, and he recoiled from the sound as he spoke.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The preacher drew forth a knife, and went up to the door.
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From this reading The preacher drew forth a knife, and went up to the door.
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From this reading Sir ... sir ... you are wanted Sir ... right away Sir, said a low voice at his elbow....
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From this reading The preacher drew forth a knife, and went up to the door.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ... where are you? cried he ... but the blood curdled about his heart, and he recoiled from the sound as he spoke.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ... where are you? cried he ... but the blood curdled about his heart, and he recoiled from the sound as he spoke.
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From this reading ... where are you? cried he ... but the blood curdled about his heart, and he recoiled from the sound as he spoke.
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From this reading Here I be ... here ... here.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir ... sir ... you are wanted Sir ... right away Sir, said a low voice at his elbow....
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Here I be ... here ... here.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The preacher drew forth a knife, and went up to the door.
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From this reading Sir ... sir ... you are wanted Sir ... right away Sir, said a low voice at his elbow....
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The preacher drew forth a knife, and went up to the door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ... where are you? cried he ... but the blood curdled about his heart, and he recoiled from the sound as he spoke.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sir ... sir ... you are wanted Sir ... right away Sir, said a low voice at his elbow....
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sir ... sir ... you are wanted Sir ... right away Sir, said a low voice at his elbow....
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sir ... sir ... you are wanted Sir ... right away Sir, said a low voice at his elbow....
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ... where are you? cried he ... but the blood curdled about his heart, and he recoiled from the sound as he spoke.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ... where are you? cried he ... but the blood curdled about his heart, and he recoiled from the sound as he spoke.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The preacher drew forth a knife, and went up to the door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The preacher drew forth a knife, and went up to the door.
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From this reading The preacher drew forth a knife, and went up to the door.
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From this reading Sir ... sir ... you are wanted Sir ... right away Sir, said a low voice at his elbow....
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From this reading Sir ... sir ... you are wanted Sir ... right away Sir, said a low voice at his elbow....
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The preacher drew forth a knife, and went up to the door.
in or at the place that
From this reading ... where are you? cried he ... but the blood curdled about his heart, and he recoiled from the sound as he spoke.
which person or people
From this reading Who are you?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Sir ... sir ... you are wanted Sir ... right away Sir, said a low voice at his elbow....
