Chapter 6 of The Gray Dawn is here in full — 395 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 6 of The Gray Dawn is here in full — 395 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"There goes our good hose!" said Keith. The remark brought them to wrath and a desire for vengeance. "I'm going to lick somebody!" cried Keith, starting determinedly in the direction of the engine. "We'll help," growled Munro. But when they came in sight of the engine their anger evaporated, and they clung to each other, weak with mirth.
Chapter 6 of The Gray Dawn is here in full — 395 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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with determination; in a determined manner
From this reading “"I'm going to lick somebody!" cried Keith, starting determinedly in the direction of the engine.”
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading “"I'm going to lick somebody!" cried Keith, starting determinedly in the direction of the engine.”
drawn off in the form of vapor
From this reading “But when they came in sight of the engine their anger evaporated, and they clung to each other, weak with mirth.”
past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
From this reading “"We'll help," growled Munro.”
socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
From this reading “"There goes our good hose!" said Keith.”
beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
From this reading “"I'm going to lick somebody!" cried Keith, starting determinedly in the direction of the engine.”
great merriment
From this reading “But when they came in sight of the engine their anger evaporated, and they clung to each other, weak with mirth.”
British writer of short stories (1870-1916)
From this reading “"We'll help," growled Munro.”
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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 remark brought them to wrath and a desire for vengeance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The remark brought them to wrath and a desire for vengeance.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading But when they came in sight of the engine their anger evaporated, and they clung to each other, weak with mirth.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The remark brought them to wrath and a desire for vengeance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when they came in sight of the engine their anger evaporated, and they clung to each other, weak with mirth.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But when they came in sight of the engine their anger evaporated, and they clung to each other, weak with mirth.
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading But when they came in sight of the engine their anger evaporated, and they clung to each other, weak with mirth.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "I'm going to lick somebody!" cried Keith, starting determinedly in the direction of the engine.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The remark brought them to wrath and a desire for vengeance.
with determination; in a determined manner
From this reading "I'm going to lick somebody!" cried Keith, starting determinedly in the direction of the engine.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading "I'm going to lick somebody!" cried Keith, starting determinedly in the direction of the engine.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But when they came in sight of the engine their anger evaporated, and they clung to each other, weak with mirth.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading "I'm going to lick somebody!" cried Keith, starting determinedly in the direction of the engine.
drawn off in the form of vapor
From this reading But when they came in sight of the engine their anger evaporated, and they clung to each other, weak with mirth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The remark brought them to wrath and a desire for vengeance.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "There goes our good hose!" said Keith.
the act of departing
From this reading "I'm going to lick somebody!" cried Keith, starting determinedly in the direction of the engine.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "There goes our good hose!" said Keith.
past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
From this reading "We'll help," growled Munro.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "We'll help," growled Munro.
socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
From this reading "There goes our good hose!" said Keith.
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From this reading "I'm going to lick somebody!" cried Keith, starting determinedly in the direction of the engine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I'm going to lick somebody!" cried Keith, starting determinedly in the direction of the engine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There goes our good hose!" said Keith.
beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
From this reading "I'm going to lick somebody!" cried Keith, starting determinedly in the direction of the engine.
great merriment
From this reading But when they came in sight of the engine their anger evaporated, and they clung to each other, weak with mirth.
British writer of short stories (1870-1916)
From this reading "We'll help," growled Munro.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I'm going to lick somebody!" cried Keith, starting determinedly in the direction of the engine.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But when they came in sight of the engine their anger evaporated, and they clung to each other, weak with mirth.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "There goes our good hose!" said Keith.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The remark brought them to wrath and a desire for vengeance.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "There goes our good hose!" said Keith.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading But when they came in sight of the engine their anger evaporated, and they clung to each other, weak with mirth.
a person, without saying who
From this reading "I'm going to lick somebody!" cried Keith, starting determinedly in the direction of the engine.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading "I'm going to lick somebody!" cried Keith, starting determinedly in the direction of the engine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The remark brought them to wrath and a desire for vengeance.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But when they came in sight of the engine their anger evaporated, and they clung to each other, weak with mirth.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The remark brought them to wrath and a desire for vengeance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There goes our good hose!" said Keith.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But when they came in sight of the engine their anger evaporated, and they clung to each other, weak with mirth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The remark brought them to wrath and a desire for vengeance.
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading The remark brought them to wrath and a desire for vengeance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We'll help," growled Munro.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading But when they came in sight of the engine their anger evaporated, and they clung to each other, weak with mirth.
at the time that
From this reading But when they came in sight of the engine their anger evaporated, and they clung to each other, weak with mirth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But when they came in sight of the engine their anger evaporated, and they clung to each other, weak with mirth.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading The remark brought them to wrath and a desire for vengeance.
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