Chapter 2 of The Gaunt Gray Wolf is here in full — 415 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 2 of The Gaunt Gray Wolf is here in full — 415 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Good morning, sir," she greeted, adding solicitously: "I hopes you had a good rest, and feels none the worse for gettin' wet last evenin'." "Good morning," said Shad. "I rested splendidly, thank you, and feel fine and dandy. Whew!" he exclaimed, glancing at the mantel clock. "Twelve o'clock!"
Chapter 2 of The Gaunt Gray Wolf is here in full — 415 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/83 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “"Good morning, sir," she greeted, adding solicitously: "I hopes you had a good rest, and feels none the worse for gettin' wet last evenin'."”
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading “"I rested splendidly, thank you, and feel fine and dandy.”
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading “"Good morning, sir," she greeted, adding solicitously: "I hopes you had a good rest, and feels none the worse for gettin' wet last evenin'."”
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading “Whew!" he exclaimed, glancing at the mantel clock.”
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading “"Good morning, sir," she greeted, adding solicitously: "I hopes you had a good rest, and feels none the worse for gettin' wet last evenin'."”
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading “Whew!" he exclaimed, glancing at the mantel clock.”
bony flesh of herring-like fish usually caught during their migration to fresh water for spawning; especially of Atlantic coast
From this reading “"Good morning," said Shad.”
extremely well
From this reading “"I rested splendidly, thank you, and feel fine and dandy.”
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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 "Good morning, sir," she greeted, adding solicitously: "I hopes you had a good rest, and feels none the worse for gettin' wet last evenin'."
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Good morning, sir," she greeted, adding solicitously: "I hopes you had a good rest, and feels none the worse for gettin' wet last evenin'."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Good morning, sir," she greeted, adding solicitously: "I hopes you had a good rest, and feels none the worse for gettin' wet last evenin'."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Whew!" he exclaimed, glancing at the mantel clock.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading Whew!" he exclaimed, glancing at the mantel clock.
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading "I rested splendidly, thank you, and feel fine and dandy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Good morning, sir," she greeted, adding solicitously: "I hopes you had a good rest, and feels none the worse for gettin' wet last evenin'."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Whew!" he exclaimed, glancing at the mantel clock.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "I rested splendidly, thank you, and feel fine and dandy.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading "Good morning, sir," she greeted, adding solicitously: "I hopes you had a good rest, and feels none the worse for gettin' wet last evenin'."
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "I rested splendidly, thank you, and feel fine and dandy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Good morning, sir," she greeted, adding solicitously: "I hopes you had a good rest, and feels none the worse for gettin' wet last evenin'."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Good morning, sir," she greeted, adding solicitously: "I hopes you had a good rest, and feels none the worse for gettin' wet last evenin'."
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Whew!" he exclaimed, glancing at the mantel clock.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good morning, sir," she greeted, adding solicitously: "I hopes you had a good rest, and feels none the worse for gettin' wet last evenin'."
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading "Good morning, sir," she greeted, adding solicitously: "I hopes you had a good rest, and feels none the worse for gettin' wet last evenin'."
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Good morning, sir," she greeted, adding solicitously: "I hopes you had a good rest, and feels none the worse for gettin' wet last evenin'."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whew!" he exclaimed, glancing at the mantel clock.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Good morning, sir," she greeted, adding solicitously: "I hopes you had a good rest, and feels none the worse for gettin' wet last evenin'."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Good morning, sir," she greeted, adding solicitously: "I hopes you had a good rest, and feels none the worse for gettin' wet last evenin'."
immediately past
From this reading "Good morning, sir," she greeted, adding solicitously: "I hopes you had a good rest, and feels none the worse for gettin' wet last evenin'."
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading Whew!" he exclaimed, glancing at the mantel clock.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Good morning, sir," she greeted, adding solicitously: "I hopes you had a good rest, and feels none the worse for gettin' wet last evenin'."
not one, and not any
From this reading "Good morning, sir," she greeted, adding solicitously: "I hopes you had a good rest, and feels none the worse for gettin' wet last evenin'."
according to the clock
From this reading "Twelve o'clock!"
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "Good morning, sir," she greeted, adding solicitously: "I hopes you had a good rest, and feels none the worse for gettin' wet last evenin'."
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading "I rested splendidly, thank you, and feel fine and dandy.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Good morning," said Shad.
bony flesh of herring-like fish usually caught during their migration to fresh water for spawning; especially of Atlantic coast
From this reading "Good morning," said Shad.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Good morning, sir," she greeted, adding solicitously: "I hopes you had a good rest, and feels none the worse for gettin' wet last evenin'."
term of address for a man
From this reading "Good morning, sir," she greeted, adding solicitously: "I hopes you had a good rest, and feels none the worse for gettin' wet last evenin'."
in a concerned and solicitous manner
From this reading "Good morning, sir," she greeted, adding solicitously: "I hopes you had a good rest, and feels none the worse for gettin' wet last evenin'."
extremely well
From this reading "I rested splendidly, thank you, and feel fine and dandy.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "I rested splendidly, thank you, and feel fine and dandy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Good morning, sir," she greeted, adding solicitously: "I hopes you had a good rest, and feels none the worse for gettin' wet last evenin'."
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading "Twelve o'clock!"
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading "Good morning, sir," she greeted, adding solicitously: "I hopes you had a good rest, and feels none the worse for gettin' wet last evenin'."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Whew!" he exclaimed, glancing at the mantel clock.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading "Good morning, sir," she greeted, adding solicitously: "I hopes you had a good rest, and feels none the worse for gettin' wet last evenin'."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Good morning, sir," she greeted, adding solicitously: "I hopes you had a good rest, and feels none the worse for gettin' wet last evenin'."
Chapter 2 of The Gaunt Gray Wolf by Dillon Wallace holds 415 sentences, grouped into 83 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 2 holds 415 sentences of The Gaunt Gray Wolf, unabridged, divided into 83 reading sections.
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