Chapter 34 of The Camp in the Snow is here in full — 120 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 34 of The Camp in the Snow is here in full — 120 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A VIAL OF CHLOROFORM. Kyle Sparwick was taken quite by surprise. His back intercepted the light from the fireplace, and consequently he did not notice that Bogle's eyes were open until it was too late. He rushed blindly at Bogle, and received a stinging blow between the eyes. With an angry yell he rolled over against Hamp.
Chapter 34 of The Camp in the Snow is here in full — 120 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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without seeing or looking
From this reading “He rushed blindly at Bogle, and received a stinging blow between the eyes.”
a volatile liquid haloform (CHCl3); formerly used as an anesthetic
From this reading “A VIAL OF CHLOROFORM.”
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading “His back intercepted the light from the fireplace, and consequently he did not notice that Bogle's eyes were open until it was too late.”
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading “His back intercepted the light from the fireplace, and consequently he did not notice that Bogle's eyes were open until it was too late.”
past form of “intercept” — seize on its way
From this reading “His back intercepted the light from the fireplace, and consequently he did not notice that Bogle's eyes were open until it was too late.”
a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung
From this reading “He rushed blindly at Bogle, and received a stinging blow between the eyes.”
a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle)
From this reading “A VIAL OF CHLOROFORM.”
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading “With an angry yell he rolled over against Hamp.”
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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 VIAL OF CHLOROFORM.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading With an angry yell he rolled over against Hamp.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With an angry yell he rolled over against Hamp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His back intercepted the light from the fireplace, and consequently he did not notice that Bogle's eyes were open until it was too late.
feeling or showing anger
From this reading With an angry yell he rolled over against Hamp.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He rushed blindly at Bogle, and received a stinging blow between the eyes.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading His back intercepted the light from the fireplace, and consequently he did not notice that Bogle's eyes were open until it was too late.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He rushed blindly at Bogle, and received a stinging blow between the eyes.
without seeing or looking
From this reading He rushed blindly at Bogle, and received a stinging blow between the eyes.
exhale hard
From this reading He rushed blindly at Bogle, and received a stinging blow between the eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He rushed blindly at Bogle, and received a stinging blow between the eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His back intercepted the light from the fireplace, and consequently he did not notice that Bogle's eyes were open until it was too late.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Kyle Sparwick was taken quite by surprise.
a volatile liquid haloform (CHCl3); formerly used as an anesthetic
From this reading A VIAL OF CHLOROFORM.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading His back intercepted the light from the fireplace, and consequently he did not notice that Bogle's eyes were open until it was too late.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His back intercepted the light from the fireplace, and consequently he did not notice that Bogle's eyes were open until it was too late.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His back intercepted the light from the fireplace, and consequently he did not notice that Bogle's eyes were open until it was too late.
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading His back intercepted the light from the fireplace, and consequently he did not notice that Bogle's eyes were open until it was too late.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His back intercepted the light from the fireplace, and consequently he did not notice that Bogle's eyes were open until it was too late.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With an angry yell he rolled over against Hamp.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His back intercepted the light from the fireplace, and consequently he did not notice that Bogle's eyes were open until it was too late.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His back intercepted the light from the fireplace, and consequently he did not notice that Bogle's eyes were open until it was too late.
past form of “intercept” — seize on its way
From this reading His back intercepted the light from the fireplace, and consequently he did not notice that Bogle's eyes were open until it was too late.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His back intercepted the light from the fireplace, and consequently he did not notice that Bogle's eyes were open until it was too late.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kyle Sparwick was taken quite by surprise.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading His back intercepted the light from the fireplace, and consequently he did not notice that Bogle's eyes were open until it was too late.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading His back intercepted the light from the fireplace, and consequently he did not notice that Bogle's eyes were open until it was too late.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His back intercepted the light from the fireplace, and consequently he did not notice that Bogle's eyes were open until it was too late.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading His back intercepted the light from the fireplace, and consequently he did not notice that Bogle's eyes were open until it was too late.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A VIAL OF CHLOROFORM.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading His back intercepted the light from the fireplace, and consequently he did not notice that Bogle's eyes were open until it was too late.
above and across; more than
From this reading With an angry yell he rolled over against Hamp.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Kyle Sparwick was taken quite by surprise.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He rushed blindly at Bogle, and received a stinging blow between the eyes.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading With an angry yell he rolled over against Hamp.
done under pressure
From this reading He rushed blindly at Bogle, and received a stinging blow between the eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kyle Sparwick was taken quite by surprise.
a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung
From this reading He rushed blindly at Bogle, and received a stinging blow between the eyes.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Kyle Sparwick was taken quite by surprise.
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Kyle Sparwick was taken quite by surprise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His back intercepted the light from the fireplace, and consequently he did not notice that Bogle's eyes were open until it was too late.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His back intercepted the light from the fireplace, and consequently he did not notice that Bogle's eyes were open until it was too late.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading His back intercepted the light from the fireplace, and consequently he did not notice that Bogle's eyes were open until it was too late.
up to a particular time
From this reading His back intercepted the light from the fireplace, and consequently he did not notice that Bogle's eyes were open until it was too late.
a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle)
From this reading A VIAL OF CHLOROFORM.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Kyle Sparwick was taken quite by surprise.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His back intercepted the light from the fireplace, and consequently he did not notice that Bogle's eyes were open until it was too late.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With an angry yell he rolled over against Hamp.
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading With an angry yell he rolled over against Hamp.
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