Chapter 30 of The Firebrand is here in full — 252 sentences across 51 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 30 of The Firebrand is here in full — 252 sentences across 51 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE DEAD STAND SENTINEL They walked on for a while in silence, Rollo too much thunderstruck and confounded to speak a word. His whole being was rent with the most opposite feelings. He was certainly angry with Concha. So much was clear to him. It was rash, it was unmaidenly to follow him at such a time and in such a guise.
Chapter 30 of The Firebrand is here in full — 252 sentences across 51 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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(anatomy) a structure that resembles a shell in shape
From this reading “He was certainly angry with Concha.”
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading “THE DEAD STAND SENTINEL They walked on for a while in silence, Rollo too much thunderstruck and confounded to speak a word.”
an artful or simulated semblance
From this reading “It was rash, it was unmaidenly to follow him at such a time and in such a guise.”
any red eruption of the skin
From this reading “It was rash, it was unmaidenly to follow him at such a time and in such a guise.”
let for money
From this reading “His whole being was rent with the most opposite feelings.”
Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)
From this reading “THE DEAD STAND SENTINEL They walked on for a while in silence, Rollo too much thunderstruck and confounded to speak a word.”
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading “THE DEAD STAND SENTINEL They walked on for a while in silence, Rollo too much thunderstruck and confounded to speak a word.”
as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
From this reading “THE DEAD STAND SENTINEL They walked on for a while in silence, Rollo too much thunderstruck and confounded to speak a word.”
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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In this reading “THE DEAD STAND SENTINEL They walked on for a while in silence, Rollo too much thunderstruck and confounded to speak a word.”
In this reading “THE DEAD STAND SENTINEL They walked on for a while in silence, Rollo too much thunderstruck and confounded to speak a word.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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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 DEAD STAND SENTINEL They walked on for a while in silence, Rollo too much thunderstruck and confounded to speak a word.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DEAD STAND SENTINEL They walked on for a while in silence, Rollo too much thunderstruck and confounded to speak a word.
feeling or showing anger
From this reading He was certainly angry with Concha.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was rash, it was unmaidenly to follow him at such a time and in such a guise.
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading His whole being was rent with the most opposite feelings.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He was certainly angry with Concha.
rid of obstructions
From this reading So much was clear to him.
(anatomy) a structure that resembles a shell in shape
From this reading He was certainly angry with Concha.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading THE DEAD STAND SENTINEL They walked on for a while in silence, Rollo too much thunderstruck and confounded to speak a word.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading THE DEAD STAND SENTINEL They walked on for a while in silence, Rollo too much thunderstruck and confounded to speak a word.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading His whole being was rent with the most opposite feelings.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It was rash, it was unmaidenly to follow him at such a time and in such a guise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE DEAD STAND SENTINEL They walked on for a while in silence, Rollo too much thunderstruck and confounded to speak a word.
an artful or simulated semblance
From this reading It was rash, it was unmaidenly to follow him at such a time and in such a guise.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was certainly angry with Concha.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So much was clear to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His whole being was rent with the most opposite feelings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DEAD STAND SENTINEL They walked on for a while in silence, Rollo too much thunderstruck and confounded to speak a word.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was rash, it was unmaidenly to follow him at such a time and in such a guise.
used to form the superlative
From this reading His whole being was rent with the most opposite feelings.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE DEAD STAND SENTINEL They walked on for a while in silence, Rollo too much thunderstruck and confounded to speak a word.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE DEAD STAND SENTINEL They walked on for a while in silence, Rollo too much thunderstruck and confounded to speak a word.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading His whole being was rent with the most opposite feelings.
any red eruption of the skin
From this reading It was rash, it was unmaidenly to follow him at such a time and in such a guise.
let for money
From this reading His whole being was rent with the most opposite feelings.
Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)
From this reading THE DEAD STAND SENTINEL They walked on for a while in silence, Rollo too much thunderstruck and confounded to speak a word.
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading THE DEAD STAND SENTINEL They walked on for a while in silence, Rollo too much thunderstruck and confounded to speak a word.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading THE DEAD STAND SENTINEL They walked on for a while in silence, Rollo too much thunderstruck and confounded to speak a word.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So much was clear to him.
express in speech
From this reading THE DEAD STAND SENTINEL They walked on for a while in silence, Rollo too much thunderstruck and confounded to speak a word.
be standing; be upright
From this reading THE DEAD STAND SENTINEL They walked on for a while in silence, Rollo too much thunderstruck and confounded to speak a word.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was rash, it was unmaidenly to follow him at such a time and in such a guise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEAD STAND SENTINEL They walked on for a while in silence, Rollo too much thunderstruck and confounded to speak a word.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DEAD STAND SENTINEL They walked on for a while in silence, Rollo too much thunderstruck and confounded to speak a word.
as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
From this reading THE DEAD STAND SENTINEL They walked on for a while in silence, Rollo too much thunderstruck and confounded to speak a word.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was rash, it was unmaidenly to follow him at such a time and in such a guise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DEAD STAND SENTINEL They walked on for a while in silence, Rollo too much thunderstruck and confounded to speak a word.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading THE DEAD STAND SENTINEL They walked on for a while in silence, Rollo too much thunderstruck and confounded to speak a word.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was rash, it was unmaidenly to follow him at such a time and in such a guise.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading THE DEAD STAND SENTINEL They walked on for a while in silence, Rollo too much thunderstruck and confounded to speak a word.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His whole being was rent with the most opposite feelings.
during the time that
From this reading THE DEAD STAND SENTINEL They walked on for a while in silence, Rollo too much thunderstruck and confounded to speak a word.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading His whole being was rent with the most opposite feelings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His whole being was rent with the most opposite feelings.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading THE DEAD STAND SENTINEL They walked on for a while in silence, Rollo too much thunderstruck and confounded to speak a word.
Chapter 30 of The Firebrand by S. R. (Samuel Rutherford) Crockett holds 252 sentences, grouped into 51 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.
Chapter 30 holds 252 sentences of The Firebrand, unabridged, divided into 51 reading sections.
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