Chapter 15 of The boy nihilist is here in full — 121 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 15 of The boy nihilist is here in full — 121 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
IN THE DEVIL'S CAVE. "Remain here, Ulrich, until I return," said Barnwell, alighting. "Yes, sir." Armed for almost any encounter, young Barnwell started to find the cave in front of which he had had such a sanguinary struggle a week before. He had no difficulty in finding it; but he was on his guard this time.
Chapter 15 of The boy nihilist is here in full — 121 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading “Armed for almost any encounter, young Barnwell started to find the cave in front of which he had had such a sanguinary struggle a week before.”
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading “IN THE DEVIL'S CAVE.”
possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading “IN THE DEVIL'S CAVE.”
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading “He had no difficulty in finding it; but he was on his guard this time.”
come together
From this reading “Armed for almost any encounter, young Barnwell started to find the cave in front of which he had had such a sanguinary struggle a week before.”
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading “He had no difficulty in finding it; but he was on his guard this time.”
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading “He had no difficulty in finding it; but he was on his guard this time.”
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading “Armed for almost any encounter, young Barnwell started to find the cave in front of which he had had such a sanguinary struggle a week before.”
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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 Armed for almost any encounter, young Barnwell started to find the cave in front of which he had had such a sanguinary struggle a week before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Remain here, Ulrich, until I return," said Barnwell, alighting.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Armed for almost any encounter, young Barnwell started to find the cave in front of which he had had such a sanguinary struggle a week before.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Armed for almost any encounter, young Barnwell started to find the cave in front of which he had had such a sanguinary struggle a week before.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Armed for almost any encounter, young Barnwell started to find the cave in front of which he had had such a sanguinary struggle a week before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Remain here, Ulrich, until I return," said Barnwell, alighting.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Armed for almost any encounter, young Barnwell started to find the cave in front of which he had had such a sanguinary struggle a week before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had no difficulty in finding it; but he was on his guard this time.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading IN THE DEVIL'S CAVE.
possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading IN THE DEVIL'S CAVE.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading He had no difficulty in finding it; but he was on his guard this time.
come together
From this reading Armed for almost any encounter, young Barnwell started to find the cave in front of which he had had such a sanguinary struggle a week before.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Armed for almost any encounter, young Barnwell started to find the cave in front of which he had had such a sanguinary struggle a week before.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading He had no difficulty in finding it; but he was on his guard this time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Armed for almost any encounter, young Barnwell started to find the cave in front of which he had had such a sanguinary struggle a week before.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Armed for almost any encounter, young Barnwell started to find the cave in front of which he had had such a sanguinary struggle a week before.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading He had no difficulty in finding it; but he was on his guard this time.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Armed for almost any encounter, young Barnwell started to find the cave in front of which he had had such a sanguinary struggle a week before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Armed for almost any encounter, young Barnwell started to find the cave in front of which he had had such a sanguinary struggle a week before.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Remain here, Ulrich, until I return," said Barnwell, alighting.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had no difficulty in finding it; but he was on his guard this time.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Remain here, Ulrich, until I return," said Barnwell, alighting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE DEVIL'S CAVE.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had no difficulty in finding it; but he was on his guard this time.
not any; not one
From this reading He had no difficulty in finding it; but he was on his guard this time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Armed for almost any encounter, young Barnwell started to find the cave in front of which he had had such a sanguinary struggle a week before.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had no difficulty in finding it; but he was on his guard this time.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Remain here, Ulrich, until I return," said Barnwell, alighting.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Remain here, Ulrich, until I return," said Barnwell, alighting.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Remain here, Ulrich, until I return," said Barnwell, alighting.
accompanied by bloodshed
From this reading Armed for almost any encounter, young Barnwell started to find the cave in front of which he had had such a sanguinary struggle a week before.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Yes, sir."
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Armed for almost any encounter, young Barnwell started to find the cave in front of which he had had such a sanguinary struggle a week before.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Armed for almost any encounter, young Barnwell started to find the cave in front of which he had had such a sanguinary struggle a week before.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Armed for almost any encounter, young Barnwell started to find the cave in front of which he had had such a sanguinary struggle a week before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE DEVIL'S CAVE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had no difficulty in finding it; but he was on his guard this time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had no difficulty in finding it; but he was on his guard this time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Armed for almost any encounter, young Barnwell started to find the cave in front of which he had had such a sanguinary struggle a week before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Remain here, Ulrich, until I return," said Barnwell, alighting.
up to a particular time
From this reading "Remain here, Ulrich, until I return," said Barnwell, alighting.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had no difficulty in finding it; but he was on his guard this time.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Armed for almost any encounter, young Barnwell started to find the cave in front of which he had had such a sanguinary struggle a week before.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Armed for almost any encounter, young Barnwell started to find the cave in front of which he had had such a sanguinary struggle a week before.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, sir."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Armed for almost any encounter, young Barnwell started to find the cave in front of which he had had such a sanguinary struggle a week before.
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