Chapter 8 of The Bride of Mission San José is here in full — 480 sentences across 96 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 8 of The Bride of Mission San José is here in full — 480 sentences across 96 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE POLITICAL POT SIMMERS "Big game occupyin' mud houses endurin' the wet spell, be they Cap'?" The Captain sharply drew up his bridle reins. "Brown, are the wages I pay satisfactory to you?" "You bet, Cap'. They're the best I've ever had.
Chapter 8 of The Bride of Mission San José is here in full — 480 sentences across 96 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading “The Captain sharply drew up his bridle reins.”
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading “THE POLITICAL POT SIMMERS "Big game occupyin' mud houses endurin' the wet spell, be they Cap'?"”
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading “THE POLITICAL POT SIMMERS "Big game occupyin' mud houses endurin' the wet spell, be they Cap'?"”
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading “The Captain sharply drew up his bridle reins.”
giving satisfaction
From this reading “"Brown, are the wages I pay satisfactory to you?"”
plural of “simmer” — temperature just below the boiling point
From this reading “THE POLITICAL POT SIMMERS "Big game occupyin' mud houses endurin' the wet spell, be they Cap'?"”
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading “THE POLITICAL POT SIMMERS "Big game occupyin' mud houses endurin' the wet spell, be they Cap'?"”
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading “"Brown, are the wages I pay satisfactory to you?"”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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large animals that are hunted for sport
In this reading “THE POLITICAL POT SIMMERS "Big game occupyin' mud houses endurin' the wet spell, be they Cap'?"”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Brown, are the wages I pay satisfactory to you?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE POLITICAL POT SIMMERS "Big game occupyin' mud houses endurin' the wet spell, be they Cap'?"
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading They're the best I've ever had.
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading "You bet, Cap'.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE POLITICAL POT SIMMERS "Big game occupyin' mud houses endurin' the wet spell, be they Cap'?"
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading The Captain sharply drew up his bridle reins.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading "Brown, are the wages I pay satisfactory to you?"
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading THE POLITICAL POT SIMMERS "Big game occupyin' mud houses endurin' the wet spell, be they Cap'?"
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The Captain sharply drew up his bridle reins.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The Captain sharply drew up his bridle reins.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE POLITICAL POT SIMMERS "Big game occupyin' mud houses endurin' the wet spell, be they Cap'?"
at any time
From this reading They're the best I've ever had.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE POLITICAL POT SIMMERS "Big game occupyin' mud houses endurin' the wet spell, be they Cap'?"
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They're the best I've ever had.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Captain sharply drew up his bridle reins.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE POLITICAL POT SIMMERS "Big game occupyin' mud houses endurin' the wet spell, be they Cap'?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Brown, are the wages I pay satisfactory to you?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They're the best I've ever had.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading THE POLITICAL POT SIMMERS "Big game occupyin' mud houses endurin' the wet spell, be they Cap'?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE POLITICAL POT SIMMERS "Big game occupyin' mud houses endurin' the wet spell, be they Cap'?"
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading "Brown, are the wages I pay satisfactory to you?"
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading THE POLITICAL POT SIMMERS "Big game occupyin' mud houses endurin' the wet spell, be they Cap'?"
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading THE POLITICAL POT SIMMERS "Big game occupyin' mud houses endurin' the wet spell, be they Cap'?"
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading The Captain sharply drew up his bridle reins.
giving satisfaction
From this reading "Brown, are the wages I pay satisfactory to you?"
in an aggressive manner
From this reading The Captain sharply drew up his bridle reins.
plural of “simmer” — temperature just below the boiling point
From this reading THE POLITICAL POT SIMMERS "Big game occupyin' mud houses endurin' the wet spell, be they Cap'?"
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading THE POLITICAL POT SIMMERS "Big game occupyin' mud houses endurin' the wet spell, be they Cap'?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE POLITICAL POT SIMMERS "Big game occupyin' mud houses endurin' the wet spell, be they Cap'?"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE POLITICAL POT SIMMERS "Big game occupyin' mud houses endurin' the wet spell, be they Cap'?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They're the best I've ever had.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Brown, are the wages I pay satisfactory to you?"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Captain sharply drew up his bridle reins.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading "Brown, are the wages I pay satisfactory to you?"
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading THE POLITICAL POT SIMMERS "Big game occupyin' mud houses endurin' the wet spell, be they Cap'?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Brown, are the wages I pay satisfactory to you?"
Chapter 8 of The Bride of Mission San José by John Augustine Cull holds 480 sentences, grouped into 96 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.
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