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Chapter 5 of The Cow Puncher is here in full — 403 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"I guess not," said Dave, smiling broadly. He recalled the half humorous sarcasm with which the Metford gang referred to any who might be seen abroad in their "Hereford fronts." He had a sudden vision of himself running the gauntlet of the ridicule. But Mr. Duncan was continuing. "I think I can fix you up," he said.
Chapter 5 of The Cow Puncher is here in full — 403 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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without regard to specific details or exceptions
From this reading “"I guess not," said Dave, smiling broadly.”
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading “But Mr. Duncan was continuing.”
plural of “front” — the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading “He recalled the half humorous sarcasm with which the Metford gang referred to any who might be seen abroad in their "Hereford fronts."”
to offer or accept a challenge
From this reading “He had a sudden vision of himself running the gauntlet of the ridicule.”
hardy English breed of cattle raised extensively in United States
From this reading “He recalled the half humorous sarcasm with which the Metford gang referred to any who might be seen abroad in their "Hereford fronts."”
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading “He recalled the half humorous sarcasm with which the Metford gang referred to any who might be seen abroad in their "Hereford fronts."”
language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate
From this reading “He had a sudden vision of himself running the gauntlet of the ridicule.”
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading “He recalled the half humorous sarcasm with which the Metford gang referred to any who might be seen abroad in their "Hereford fronts."”
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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 He had a sudden vision of himself running the gauntlet of the ridicule.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading He recalled the half humorous sarcasm with which the Metford gang referred to any who might be seen abroad in their "Hereford fronts."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He recalled the half humorous sarcasm with which the Metford gang referred to any who might be seen abroad in their "Hereford fronts."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He recalled the half humorous sarcasm with which the Metford gang referred to any who might be seen abroad in their "Hereford fronts."
without regard to specific details or exceptions
From this reading "I guess not," said Dave, smiling broadly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Mr. Duncan was continuing.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I think I can fix you up," he said.
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading But Mr. Duncan was continuing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I guess not," said Dave, smiling broadly.
United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)
From this reading But Mr. Duncan was continuing.
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading "I think I can fix you up," he said.
plural of “front” — the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He recalled the half humorous sarcasm with which the Metford gang referred to any who might be seen abroad in their "Hereford fronts."
an association of criminals
From this reading He recalled the half humorous sarcasm with which the Metford gang referred to any who might be seen abroad in their "Hereford fronts."
to offer or accept a challenge
From this reading He had a sudden vision of himself running the gauntlet of the ridicule.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I guess not," said Dave, smiling broadly.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a sudden vision of himself running the gauntlet of the ridicule.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He recalled the half humorous sarcasm with which the Metford gang referred to any who might be seen abroad in their "Hereford fronts."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He recalled the half humorous sarcasm with which the Metford gang referred to any who might be seen abroad in their "Hereford fronts."
hardy English breed of cattle raised extensively in United States
From this reading He recalled the half humorous sarcasm with which the Metford gang referred to any who might be seen abroad in their "Hereford fronts."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had a sudden vision of himself running the gauntlet of the ridicule.
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading He recalled the half humorous sarcasm with which the Metford gang referred to any who might be seen abroad in their "Hereford fronts."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I guess not," said Dave, smiling broadly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He recalled the half humorous sarcasm with which the Metford gang referred to any who might be seen abroad in their "Hereford fronts."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He recalled the half humorous sarcasm with which the Metford gang referred to any who might be seen abroad in their "Hereford fronts."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He recalled the half humorous sarcasm with which the Metford gang referred to any who might be seen abroad in their "Hereford fronts."
a form of address for a man
From this reading But Mr. Duncan was continuing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I guess not," said Dave, smiling broadly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had a sudden vision of himself running the gauntlet of the ridicule.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He recalled the half humorous sarcasm with which the Metford gang referred to any who might be seen abroad in their "Hereford fronts."
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading He recalled the half humorous sarcasm with which the Metford gang referred to any who might be seen abroad in their "Hereford fronts."
language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate
From this reading He had a sudden vision of himself running the gauntlet of the ridicule.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading He had a sudden vision of himself running the gauntlet of the ridicule.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I guess not," said Dave, smiling broadly.
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading He recalled the half humorous sarcasm with which the Metford gang referred to any who might be seen abroad in their "Hereford fronts."
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He recalled the half humorous sarcasm with which the Metford gang referred to any who might be seen abroad in their "Hereford fronts."
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "I guess not," said Dave, smiling broadly.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading He had a sudden vision of himself running the gauntlet of the ridicule.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He recalled the half humorous sarcasm with which the Metford gang referred to any who might be seen abroad in their "Hereford fronts."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He recalled the half humorous sarcasm with which the Metford gang referred to any who might be seen abroad in their "Hereford fronts."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think I can fix you up," he said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He recalled the half humorous sarcasm with which the Metford gang referred to any who might be seen abroad in their "Hereford fronts."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I think I can fix you up," he said.
a vivid mental image
From this reading He had a sudden vision of himself running the gauntlet of the ridicule.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Mr. Duncan was continuing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He recalled the half humorous sarcasm with which the Metford gang referred to any who might be seen abroad in their "Hereford fronts."
which person or people
From this reading He recalled the half humorous sarcasm with which the Metford gang referred to any who might be seen abroad in their "Hereford fronts."
in the company of; together with
From this reading He recalled the half humorous sarcasm with which the Metford gang referred to any who might be seen abroad in their "Hereford fronts."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I think I can fix you up," he said.
Chapter 5 of The Cow Puncher by Robert J. C. Stead holds 403 sentences, grouped into 81 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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