Chapter 16 of Terry A Tale of the Hill People is here in full — 171 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 16 of Terry A Tale of the Hill People is here in full — 171 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
CIVILIZATION DAWNS IN THE HILLS When the tumult had subsided, the amazed Major wheeled to face Terry's quizzical grin. "Well, Major," he said, "there is their merry little 'sign'! The darn thing worked!" The Major pulled him toward the door. "Come on," he exclaimed.
Chapter 16 of Terry A Tale of the Hill People is here in full — 171 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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repair by sewing
From this reading “The darn thing worked!"”
plural of “dawn” — the first light of day
From this reading “CIVILIZATION DAWNS IN THE HILLS When the tumult had subsided, the amazed Major wheeled to face Terry's quizzical grin.”
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading “CIVILIZATION DAWNS IN THE HILLS When the tumult had subsided, the amazed Major wheeled to face Terry's quizzical grin.”
playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
From this reading “CIVILIZATION DAWNS IN THE HILLS When the tumult had subsided, the amazed Major wheeled to face Terry's quizzical grin.”
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading “CIVILIZATION DAWNS IN THE HILLS When the tumult had subsided, the amazed Major wheeled to face Terry's quizzical grin.”
possessive form of “terry” — English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading “CIVILIZATION DAWNS IN THE HILLS When the tumult had subsided, the amazed Major wheeled to face Terry's quizzical grin.”
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading “CIVILIZATION DAWNS IN THE HILLS When the tumult had subsided, the amazed Major wheeled to face Terry's quizzical grin.”
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading “CIVILIZATION DAWNS IN THE HILLS When the tumult had subsided, the amazed Major wheeled to face Terry's quizzical grin.”
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filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading CIVILIZATION DAWNS IN THE HILLS When the tumult had subsided, the amazed Major wheeled to face Terry's quizzical grin.
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading CIVILIZATION DAWNS IN THE HILLS When the tumult had subsided, the amazed Major wheeled to face Terry's quizzical grin.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come on," he exclaimed.
repair by sewing
From this reading The darn thing worked!"
plural of “dawn” — the first light of day
From this reading CIVILIZATION DAWNS IN THE HILLS When the tumult had subsided, the amazed Major wheeled to face Terry's quizzical grin.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The Major pulled him toward the door.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Come on," he exclaimed.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading CIVILIZATION DAWNS IN THE HILLS When the tumult had subsided, the amazed Major wheeled to face Terry's quizzical grin.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading CIVILIZATION DAWNS IN THE HILLS When the tumult had subsided, the amazed Major wheeled to face Terry's quizzical grin.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CIVILIZATION DAWNS IN THE HILLS When the tumult had subsided, the amazed Major wheeled to face Terry's quizzical grin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, Major," he said, "there is their merry little 'sign'!
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading CIVILIZATION DAWNS IN THE HILLS When the tumult had subsided, the amazed Major wheeled to face Terry's quizzical grin.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Major pulled him toward the door.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CIVILIZATION DAWNS IN THE HILLS When the tumult had subsided, the amazed Major wheeled to face Terry's quizzical grin.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, Major," he said, "there is their merry little 'sign'!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Well, Major," he said, "there is their merry little 'sign'!
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading CIVILIZATION DAWNS IN THE HILLS When the tumult had subsided, the amazed Major wheeled to face Terry's quizzical grin.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading "Well, Major," he said, "there is their merry little 'sign'!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Come on," he exclaimed.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading The Major pulled him toward the door.
playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
From this reading CIVILIZATION DAWNS IN THE HILLS When the tumult had subsided, the amazed Major wheeled to face Terry's quizzical grin.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, Major," he said, "there is their merry little 'sign'!
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading "Well, Major," he said, "there is their merry little 'sign'!
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading CIVILIZATION DAWNS IN THE HILLS When the tumult had subsided, the amazed Major wheeled to face Terry's quizzical grin.
possessive form of “terry” — English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading CIVILIZATION DAWNS IN THE HILLS When the tumult had subsided, the amazed Major wheeled to face Terry's quizzical grin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CIVILIZATION DAWNS IN THE HILLS When the tumult had subsided, the amazed Major wheeled to face Terry's quizzical grin.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Well, Major," he said, "there is their merry little 'sign'!
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Well, Major," he said, "there is their merry little 'sign'!
a special situation
From this reading The darn thing worked!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CIVILIZATION DAWNS IN THE HILLS When the tumult had subsided, the amazed Major wheeled to face Terry's quizzical grin.
in the direction of
From this reading The Major pulled him toward the door.
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading CIVILIZATION DAWNS IN THE HILLS When the tumult had subsided, the amazed Major wheeled to face Terry's quizzical grin.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, Major," he said, "there is their merry little 'sign'!
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading CIVILIZATION DAWNS IN THE HILLS When the tumult had subsided, the amazed Major wheeled to face Terry's quizzical grin.
at the time that
From this reading CIVILIZATION DAWNS IN THE HILLS When the tumult had subsided, the amazed Major wheeled to face Terry's quizzical grin.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The darn thing worked!"
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