Chapter 3 of The Camp in the Foot-Hills is here in full — 57 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 3 of The Camp in the Foot-Hills is here in full — 57 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
BIG THOMPSON. “How, kurnel!” exclaimed the newcomer. “How!” replied the officer. “Sit down.” “The race of giants is not extinct, after all,” thought Oscar, as his eyes rested on the tall, broad-shouldered man, who stepped across the threshold, carrying a soldier’s overcoat on his arm and a slouch hat in his hand.
Chapter 3 of The Camp in the Foot-Hills is here in full — 57 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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no longer in existence; lost or especially having died out leaving no living representatives
From this reading ““The race of giants is not extinct, after all,” thought Oscar, as his eyes rested on the tall, broad-shouldered man, who stepped across the threshold, carrying a soldier’s overcoat on his arm and a slouch hat in his hand.”
plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading ““The race of giants is not extinct, after all,” thought Oscar, as his eyes rested on the tall, broad-shouldered man, who stepped across the threshold, carrying a soldier’s overcoat on his arm and a slouch hat in his hand.”
any new participant in some activity
From this reading ““How, kurnel!” exclaimed the newcomer.”
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading ““The race of giants is not extinct, after all,” thought Oscar, as his eyes rested on the tall, broad-shouldered man, who stepped across the threshold, carrying a soldier’s overcoat on his arm and a slouch hat in his hand.”
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading ““The race of giants is not extinct, after all,” thought Oscar, as his eyes rested on the tall, broad-shouldered man, who stepped across the threshold, carrying a soldier’s overcoat on his arm and a slouch hat in his hand.”
an incompetent person; usually used in negative constructions
From this reading ““The race of giants is not extinct, after all,” thought Oscar, as his eyes rested on the tall, broad-shouldered man, who stepped across the threshold, carrying a soldier’s overcoat on his arm and a slouch hat in his hand.”
possessive form of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading “BIG THOMPSON.”
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a soft felt hat with a wide flexible brim
In this reading ““The race of giants is not extinct, after all,” thought Oscar, as his eyes rested on the tall, broad-shouldered man, who stepped across the threshold, carrying a soldier’s overcoat on his arm and a slouch hat in his hand.”
take a seat
In this reading ““Sit down.””
In this reading ““The race of giants is not extinct, after all,” thought Oscar, as his eyes rested on the tall, broad-shouldered man, who stepped across the threshold, carrying a soldier’s overcoat on his arm and a slouch hat in his hand.”
In this reading ““The race of giants is not extinct, after all,” thought Oscar, as his eyes rested on the tall, broad-shouldered man, who stepped across the threshold, carrying a soldier’s overcoat on his arm and a slouch hat in his hand.”
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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 race of giants is not extinct, after all,” thought Oscar, as his eyes rested on the tall, broad-shouldered man, who stepped across the threshold, carrying a soldier’s overcoat on his arm and a slouch hat in his hand.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading “The race of giants is not extinct, after all,” thought Oscar, as his eyes rested on the tall, broad-shouldered man, who stepped across the threshold, carrying a soldier’s overcoat on his arm and a slouch hat in his hand.
later than; following
From this reading “The race of giants is not extinct, after all,” thought Oscar, as his eyes rested on the tall, broad-shouldered man, who stepped across the threshold, carrying a soldier’s overcoat on his arm and a slouch hat in his hand.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “The race of giants is not extinct, after all,” thought Oscar, as his eyes rested on the tall, broad-shouldered man, who stepped across the threshold, carrying a soldier’s overcoat on his arm and a slouch hat in his hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “The race of giants is not extinct, after all,” thought Oscar, as his eyes rested on the tall, broad-shouldered man, who stepped across the threshold, carrying a soldier’s overcoat on his arm and a slouch hat in his hand.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading “The race of giants is not extinct, after all,” thought Oscar, as his eyes rested on the tall, broad-shouldered man, who stepped across the threshold, carrying a soldier’s overcoat on his arm and a slouch hat in his hand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “The race of giants is not extinct, after all,” thought Oscar, as his eyes rested on the tall, broad-shouldered man, who stepped across the threshold, carrying a soldier’s overcoat on his arm and a slouch hat in his hand.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading BIG THOMPSON.
having broad shoulders
From this reading “The race of giants is not extinct, after all,” thought Oscar, as his eyes rested on the tall, broad-shouldered man, who stepped across the threshold, carrying a soldier’s overcoat on his arm and a slouch hat in his hand.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading “The race of giants is not extinct, after all,” thought Oscar, as his eyes rested on the tall, broad-shouldered man, who stepped across the threshold, carrying a soldier’s overcoat on his arm and a slouch hat in his hand.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Sit down.”
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “How, kurnel!” exclaimed the newcomer.
no longer in existence; lost or especially having died out leaving no living representatives
From this reading “The race of giants is not extinct, after all,” thought Oscar, as his eyes rested on the tall, broad-shouldered man, who stepped across the threshold, carrying a soldier’s overcoat on his arm and a slouch hat in his hand.
opinion or judgment
From this reading “The race of giants is not extinct, after all,” thought Oscar, as his eyes rested on the tall, broad-shouldered man, who stepped across the threshold, carrying a soldier’s overcoat on his arm and a slouch hat in his hand.
plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading “The race of giants is not extinct, after all,” thought Oscar, as his eyes rested on the tall, broad-shouldered man, who stepped across the threshold, carrying a soldier’s overcoat on his arm and a slouch hat in his hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “The race of giants is not extinct, after all,” thought Oscar, as his eyes rested on the tall, broad-shouldered man, who stepped across the threshold, carrying a soldier’s overcoat on his arm and a slouch hat in his hand.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading “The race of giants is not extinct, after all,” thought Oscar, as his eyes rested on the tall, broad-shouldered man, who stepped across the threshold, carrying a soldier’s overcoat on his arm and a slouch hat in his hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “The race of giants is not extinct, after all,” thought Oscar, as his eyes rested on the tall, broad-shouldered man, who stepped across the threshold, carrying a soldier’s overcoat on his arm and a slouch hat in his hand.
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From this reading “How, kurnel!” exclaimed the newcomer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “The race of giants is not extinct, after all,” thought Oscar, as his eyes rested on the tall, broad-shouldered man, who stepped across the threshold, carrying a soldier’s overcoat on his arm and a slouch hat in his hand.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The race of giants is not extinct, after all,” thought Oscar, as his eyes rested on the tall, broad-shouldered man, who stepped across the threshold, carrying a soldier’s overcoat on his arm and a slouch hat in his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “How, kurnel!” exclaimed the newcomer.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “The race of giants is not extinct, after all,” thought Oscar, as his eyes rested on the tall, broad-shouldered man, who stepped across the threshold, carrying a soldier’s overcoat on his arm and a slouch hat in his hand.
any new participant in some activity
From this reading “How, kurnel!” exclaimed the newcomer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “The race of giants is not extinct, after all,” thought Oscar, as his eyes rested on the tall, broad-shouldered man, who stepped across the threshold, carrying a soldier’s overcoat on his arm and a slouch hat in his hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “The race of giants is not extinct, after all,” thought Oscar, as his eyes rested on the tall, broad-shouldered man, who stepped across the threshold, carrying a soldier’s overcoat on his arm and a slouch hat in his hand.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading “How!” replied the officer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “The race of giants is not extinct, after all,” thought Oscar, as his eyes rested on the tall, broad-shouldered man, who stepped across the threshold, carrying a soldier’s overcoat on his arm and a slouch hat in his hand.
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading “The race of giants is not extinct, after all,” thought Oscar, as his eyes rested on the tall, broad-shouldered man, who stepped across the threshold, carrying a soldier’s overcoat on his arm and a slouch hat in his hand.
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading “The race of giants is not extinct, after all,” thought Oscar, as his eyes rested on the tall, broad-shouldered man, who stepped across the threshold, carrying a soldier’s overcoat on his arm and a slouch hat in his hand.
any competition
From this reading “The race of giants is not extinct, after all,” thought Oscar, as his eyes rested on the tall, broad-shouldered man, who stepped across the threshold, carrying a soldier’s overcoat on his arm and a slouch hat in his hand.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “How!” replied the officer.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading “The race of giants is not extinct, after all,” thought Oscar, as his eyes rested on the tall, broad-shouldered man, who stepped across the threshold, carrying a soldier’s overcoat on his arm and a slouch hat in his hand.
be seated
From this reading “Sit down.”
an incompetent person; usually used in negative constructions
From this reading “The race of giants is not extinct, after all,” thought Oscar, as his eyes rested on the tall, broad-shouldered man, who stepped across the threshold, carrying a soldier’s overcoat on his arm and a slouch hat in his hand.
possessive form of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading “The race of giants is not extinct, after all,” thought Oscar, as his eyes rested on the tall, broad-shouldered man, who stepped across the threshold, carrying a soldier’s overcoat on his arm and a slouch hat in his hand.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading “The race of giants is not extinct, after all,” thought Oscar, as his eyes rested on the tall, broad-shouldered man, who stepped across the threshold, carrying a soldier’s overcoat on his arm and a slouch hat in his hand.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading “The race of giants is not extinct, after all,” thought Oscar, as his eyes rested on the tall, broad-shouldered man, who stepped across the threshold, carrying a soldier’s overcoat on his arm and a slouch hat in his hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “How, kurnel!” exclaimed the newcomer.
United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading BIG THOMPSON.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “The race of giants is not extinct, after all,” thought Oscar, as his eyes rested on the tall, broad-shouldered man, who stepped across the threshold, carrying a soldier’s overcoat on his arm and a slouch hat in his hand.
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading “The race of giants is not extinct, after all,” thought Oscar, as his eyes rested on the tall, broad-shouldered man, who stepped across the threshold, carrying a soldier’s overcoat on his arm and a slouch hat in his hand.
which person or people
From this reading “The race of giants is not extinct, after all,” thought Oscar, as his eyes rested on the tall, broad-shouldered man, who stepped across the threshold, carrying a soldier’s overcoat on his arm and a slouch hat in his hand.
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