Chapter 15 of The Henchman is here in full — 153 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 15 of The Henchman is here in full — 153 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The intruder wheeled at the hoof-beats and waited. Purpling with rage, Shelby thrust the cob's nozzle fairly in Graves's face. "You're a damned spy," he taunted. Graves went pale, but his jaw set. "You know better, Shelby," he answered, without passion.
Chapter 15 of The Henchman is here in full — 153 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading “Purpling with rage, Shelby thrust the cob's nozzle fairly in Graves's face.”
possessive form of “graves” — English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading “Purpling with rage, Shelby thrust the cob's nozzle fairly in Graves's face.”
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading “The intruder wheeled at the hoof-beats and waited.”
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading “Graves went pale, but his jaw set.”
a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged
From this reading “Purpling with rage, Shelby thrust the cob's nozzle fairly in Graves's face.”
catch sight of
From this reading “"You're a damned spy," he taunted.”
past form of “taunt” — harass with persistent criticism or carping
From this reading “"You're a damned spy," he taunted.”
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading “The intruder wheeled at the hoof-beats and waited.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You're a damned spy," he taunted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The intruder wheeled at the hoof-beats and waited.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "You know better, Shelby," he answered, without passion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The intruder wheeled at the hoof-beats and waited.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "You know better, Shelby," he answered, without passion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Graves went pale, but his jaw set.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Purpling with rage, Shelby thrust the cob's nozzle fairly in Graves's face.
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "You're a damned spy," he taunted.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Purpling with rage, Shelby thrust the cob's nozzle fairly in Graves's face.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Purpling with rage, Shelby thrust the cob's nozzle fairly in Graves's face.
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading Graves went pale, but his jaw set.
possessive form of “graves” — English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading Purpling with rage, Shelby thrust the cob's nozzle fairly in Graves's face.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You're a damned spy," he taunted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Graves went pale, but his jaw set.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The intruder wheeled at the hoof-beats and waited.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Purpling with rage, Shelby thrust the cob's nozzle fairly in Graves's face.
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading The intruder wheeled at the hoof-beats and waited.
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Graves went pale, but his jaw set.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "You know better, Shelby," he answered, without passion.
a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged
From this reading Purpling with rage, Shelby thrust the cob's nozzle fairly in Graves's face.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Graves went pale, but his jaw set.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading "You know better, Shelby," he answered, without passion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Purpling with rage, Shelby thrust the cob's nozzle fairly in Graves's face.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Purpling with rage, Shelby thrust the cob's nozzle fairly in Graves's face.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Graves went pale, but his jaw set.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Purpling with rage, Shelby thrust the cob's nozzle fairly in Graves's face.
catch sight of
From this reading "You're a damned spy," he taunted.
past form of “taunt” — harass with persistent criticism or carping
From this reading "You're a damned spy," he taunted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The intruder wheeled at the hoof-beats and waited.
push forcefully
From this reading Purpling with rage, Shelby thrust the cob's nozzle fairly in Graves's face.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The intruder wheeled at the hoof-beats and waited.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Graves went pale, but his jaw set.
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading The intruder wheeled at the hoof-beats and waited.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Purpling with rage, Shelby thrust the cob's nozzle fairly in Graves's face.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "You know better, Shelby," he answered, without passion.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You know better, Shelby," he answered, without passion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're a damned spy," he taunted.
Chapter 15 of The Henchman by Mark Lee Luther holds 153 sentences, grouped into 31 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 15 holds 153 sentences of The Henchman, unabridged, divided into 31 reading sections.
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