Chapter 24 of Slow and Sure is here in full — 158 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 24 of Slow and Sure is here in full — 158 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A TIMELY RESCUE. Julius was filled with a terrible fear, when in the man who stood over him menacingly he recognized Tom Marlowe. He knew the man's brutal disposition, and that he was very much incensed against him. He looked wildly around him for help, but he could see no one. The sailor had hidden behind a large tree, and was not visible.
Chapter 24 of Slow and Sure is here in full — 158 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/31 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading “He knew the man's brutal disposition, and that he was very much incensed against him.”
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading “He knew the man's brutal disposition, and that he was very much incensed against him.”
English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593)
From this reading “Julius was filled with a terrible fear, when in the man who stood over him menacingly he recognized Tom Marlowe.”
in a menacing manner
From this reading “Julius was filled with a terrible fear, when in the man who stood over him menacingly he recognized Tom Marlowe.”
free from harm or evil
From this reading “A TIMELY RESCUE.”
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading “The sailor had hidden behind a large tree, and was not visible.”
before a time limit expires
From this reading “A TIMELY RESCUE.”
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading “He looked wildly around him for help, but he could see no one.”
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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 A TIMELY RESCUE.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He knew the man's brutal disposition, and that he was very much incensed against him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He knew the man's brutal disposition, and that he was very much incensed against him.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He looked wildly around him for help, but he could see no one.
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The sailor had hidden behind a large tree, and was not visible.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading He knew the man's brutal disposition, and that he was very much incensed against him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He looked wildly around him for help, but he could see no one.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He looked wildly around him for help, but he could see no one.
your usual mood
From this reading He knew the man's brutal disposition, and that he was very much incensed against him.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Julius was filled with a terrible fear, when in the man who stood over him menacingly he recognized Tom Marlowe.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Julius was filled with a terrible fear, when in the man who stood over him menacingly he recognized Tom Marlowe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He looked wildly around him for help, but he could see no one.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sailor had hidden behind a large tree, and was not visible.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Julius was filled with a terrible fear, when in the man who stood over him menacingly he recognized Tom Marlowe.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He looked wildly around him for help, but he could see no one.
not accessible to view
From this reading The sailor had hidden behind a large tree, and was not visible.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Julius was filled with a terrible fear, when in the man who stood over him menacingly he recognized Tom Marlowe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Julius was filled with a terrible fear, when in the man who stood over him menacingly he recognized Tom Marlowe.
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading He knew the man's brutal disposition, and that he was very much incensed against him.
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From this reading Julius was filled with a terrible fear, when in the man who stood over him menacingly he recognized Tom Marlowe.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew the man's brutal disposition, and that he was very much incensed against him.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The sailor had hidden behind a large tree, and was not visible.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked wildly around him for help, but he could see no one.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Julius was filled with a terrible fear, when in the man who stood over him menacingly he recognized Tom Marlowe.
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He knew the man's brutal disposition, and that he was very much incensed against him.
English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593)
From this reading Julius was filled with a terrible fear, when in the man who stood over him menacingly he recognized Tom Marlowe.
in a menacing manner
From this reading Julius was filled with a terrible fear, when in the man who stood over him menacingly he recognized Tom Marlowe.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He knew the man's brutal disposition, and that he was very much incensed against him.
not any; not one
From this reading He looked wildly around him for help, but he could see no one.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The sailor had hidden behind a large tree, and was not visible.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He looked wildly around him for help, but he could see no one.
above and across; more than
From this reading Julius was filled with a terrible fear, when in the man who stood over him menacingly he recognized Tom Marlowe.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Julius was filled with a terrible fear, when in the man who stood over him menacingly he recognized Tom Marlowe.
free from harm or evil
From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading The sailor had hidden behind a large tree, and was not visible.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He looked wildly around him for help, but he could see no one.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Julius was filled with a terrible fear, when in the man who stood over him menacingly he recognized Tom Marlowe.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Julius was filled with a terrible fear, when in the man who stood over him menacingly he recognized Tom Marlowe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew the man's brutal disposition, and that he was very much incensed against him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Julius was filled with a terrible fear, when in the man who stood over him menacingly he recognized Tom Marlowe.
before a time limit expires
From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE.
male cat
From this reading Julius was filled with a terrible fear, when in the man who stood over him menacingly he recognized Tom Marlowe.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The sailor had hidden behind a large tree, and was not visible.
precisely as stated
From this reading He knew the man's brutal disposition, and that he was very much incensed against him.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading The sailor had hidden behind a large tree, and was not visible.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Julius was filled with a terrible fear, when in the man who stood over him menacingly he recognized Tom Marlowe.
at the time that
From this reading Julius was filled with a terrible fear, when in the man who stood over him menacingly he recognized Tom Marlowe.
which person or people
From this reading Julius was filled with a terrible fear, when in the man who stood over him menacingly he recognized Tom Marlowe.
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading He looked wildly around him for help, but he could see no one.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Julius was filled with a terrible fear, when in the man who stood over him menacingly he recognized Tom Marlowe.
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