Chapter 3 of The Daughter of Anderson Crow is here in full — 221 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 3 of The Daughter of Anderson Crow is here in full — 221 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The Culprits "Ship ahoy!" shouted the coatless stranger between his palms. "Surrender or we'll fill you full of lead!" called Anderson Crow. "Who are you--pirates?" responded the fugitive with a laugh that chilled the marrow of the men on the raft. "I'll show you who we are!" bellowed Anderson Crow. "Send her ashore, boys, fast.
Chapter 3 of The Daughter of Anderson Crow is here in full — 221 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading “"Surrender or we'll fill you full of lead!" called Anderson Crow.”
past form of “bellow” — shout loudly and without restraint
From this reading “"I'll show you who we are!" bellowed Anderson Crow.”
past form of “chill” — depress or discourage
From this reading “"Who are you--pirates?" responded the fugitive with a laugh that chilled the marrow of the men on the raft.”
dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading “"Surrender or we'll fill you full of lead!" called Anderson Crow.”
plural of “culprit” — someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
From this reading “The Culprits "Ship ahoy!" shouted the coatless stranger between his palms.”
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading “"Who are you--pirates?" responded the fugitive with a laugh that chilled the marrow of the men on the raft.”
the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones
From this reading “"Who are you--pirates?" responded the fugitive with a laugh that chilled the marrow of the men on the raft.”
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading “"Who are you--pirates?" responded the fugitive with a laugh that chilled the marrow of the men on the raft.”
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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 "Who are you--pirates?" responded the fugitive with a laugh that chilled the marrow of the men on the raft.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Culprits "Ship ahoy!" shouted the coatless stranger between his palms.
United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading "Surrender or we'll fill you full of lead!" called Anderson Crow.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Who are you--pirates?" responded the fugitive with a laugh that chilled the marrow of the men on the raft.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading "Send her ashore, boys, fast.
past form of “bellow” — shout loudly and without restraint
From this reading "I'll show you who we are!" bellowed Anderson Crow.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The Culprits "Ship ahoy!" shouted the coatless stranger between his palms.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Send her ashore, boys, fast.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Surrender or we'll fill you full of lead!" called Anderson Crow.
past form of “chill” — depress or discourage
From this reading "Who are you--pirates?" responded the fugitive with a laugh that chilled the marrow of the men on the raft.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Culprits "Ship ahoy!" shouted the coatless stranger between his palms.
dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading "Surrender or we'll fill you full of lead!" called Anderson Crow.
plural of “culprit” — someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
From this reading The Culprits "Ship ahoy!" shouted the coatless stranger between his palms.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading "Send her ashore, boys, fast.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading "Surrender or we'll fill you full of lead!" called Anderson Crow.
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading "Who are you--pirates?" responded the fugitive with a laugh that chilled the marrow of the men on the raft.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "Surrender or we'll fill you full of lead!" called Anderson Crow.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Send her ashore, boys, fast.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Culprits "Ship ahoy!" shouted the coatless stranger between his palms.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll show you who we are!" bellowed Anderson Crow.
the sound of laughing
From this reading "Who are you--pirates?" responded the fugitive with a laugh that chilled the marrow of the men on the raft.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading "Surrender or we'll fill you full of lead!" called Anderson Crow.
the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones
From this reading "Who are you--pirates?" responded the fugitive with a laugh that chilled the marrow of the men on the raft.
the force of workers available
From this reading "Who are you--pirates?" responded the fugitive with a laugh that chilled the marrow of the men on the raft.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Surrender or we'll fill you full of lead!" called Anderson Crow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Who are you--pirates?" responded the fugitive with a laugh that chilled the marrow of the men on the raft.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Surrender or we'll fill you full of lead!" called Anderson Crow.
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading The Culprits "Ship ahoy!" shouted the coatless stranger between his palms.
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading "Who are you--pirates?" responded the fugitive with a laugh that chilled the marrow of the men on the raft.
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading "Who are you--pirates?" responded the fugitive with a laugh that chilled the marrow of the men on the raft.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading "Who are you--pirates?" responded the fugitive with a laugh that chilled the marrow of the men on the raft.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "Send her ashore, boys, fast.
transport commercially
From this reading The Culprits "Ship ahoy!" shouted the coatless stranger between his palms.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading The Culprits "Ship ahoy!" shouted the coatless stranger between his palms.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "I'll show you who we are!" bellowed Anderson Crow.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The Culprits "Ship ahoy!" shouted the coatless stranger between his palms.
acceptance of despair
From this reading "Surrender or we'll fill you full of lead!" called Anderson Crow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Who are you--pirates?" responded the fugitive with a laugh that chilled the marrow of the men on the raft.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Culprits "Ship ahoy!" shouted the coatless stranger between his palms.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I'll show you who we are!" bellowed Anderson Crow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Surrender or we'll fill you full of lead!" called Anderson Crow.
which person or people
From this reading "Who are you--pirates?" responded the fugitive with a laugh that chilled the marrow of the men on the raft.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Who are you--pirates?" responded the fugitive with a laugh that chilled the marrow of the men on the raft.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Surrender or we'll fill you full of lead!" called Anderson Crow.
Chapter 3 of The Daughter of Anderson Crow by George Barr McCutcheon holds 221 sentences, grouped into 45 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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