Chapter 18 of The Heritage of the Desert: A Novel is here in full — 221 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 18 of The Heritage of the Desert: A Novel is here in full — 221 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“I don't like the looks of it,” replied Zeke, deliberately. “Jack, what'll you do?” asked Dave, suddenly. “Do? What can I do? I'm not going to run out of camp because of a visit from men who don't like me.”
Chapter 18 of The Heritage of the Desert: A Novel is here in full — 221 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading “I'm not going to run out of camp because of a visit from men who don't like me.””
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading ““I don't like the looks of it,” replied Zeke, deliberately.”
a small worthless amount
From this reading ““Jack, what'll you do?” asked Dave, suddenly.”
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading ““I don't like the looks of it,” replied Zeke, deliberately.”
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading ““I don't like the looks of it,” replied Zeke, deliberately.”
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading “I'm not going to run out of camp because of a visit from men who don't like me.””
happening unexpectedly
From this reading ““Jack, what'll you do?” asked Dave, suddenly.”
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading “I'm not going to run out of camp because of a visit from men who don't like me.””
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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 I'm not going to run out of camp because of a visit from men who don't like me.”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Jack, what'll you do?” asked Dave, suddenly.
for the reason that
From this reading I'm not going to run out of camp because of a visit from men who don't like me.”
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading I'm not going to run out of camp because of a visit from men who don't like me.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading What can I do?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Jack, what'll you do?” asked Dave, suddenly.
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading “I don't like the looks of it,” replied Zeke, deliberately.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Jack, what'll you do?” asked Dave, suddenly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I don't like the looks of it,” replied Zeke, deliberately.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I'm not going to run out of camp because of a visit from men who don't like me.”
the act of departing
From this reading I'm not going to run out of camp because of a visit from men who don't like me.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don't like the looks of it,” replied Zeke, deliberately.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'm not going to run out of camp because of a visit from men who don't like me.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I don't like the looks of it,” replied Zeke, deliberately.
a small worthless amount
From this reading “Jack, what'll you do?” asked Dave, suddenly.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “I don't like the looks of it,” replied Zeke, deliberately.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “I don't like the looks of it,” replied Zeke, deliberately.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I'm not going to run out of camp because of a visit from men who don't like me.”
the force of workers available
From this reading I'm not going to run out of camp because of a visit from men who don't like me.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I'm not going to run out of camp because of a visit from men who don't like me.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I don't like the looks of it,” replied Zeke, deliberately.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I'm not going to run out of camp because of a visit from men who don't like me.”
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “I don't like the looks of it,” replied Zeke, deliberately.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading I'm not going to run out of camp because of a visit from men who don't like me.”
happening unexpectedly
From this reading “Jack, what'll you do?” asked Dave, suddenly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I don't like the looks of it,” replied Zeke, deliberately.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I'm not going to run out of camp because of a visit from men who don't like me.”
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I'm not going to run out of camp because of a visit from men who don't like me.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What can I do?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Jack, what'll you do?” asked Dave, suddenly.
which person or people
From this reading I'm not going to run out of camp because of a visit from men who don't like me.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Jack, what'll you do?” asked Dave, suddenly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I don't like the looks of it,” replied Zeke, deliberately.
Chapter 18 of The Heritage of the Desert: A Novel by Zane Grey holds 221 sentences, grouped into 45 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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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