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The Heritage of the Sioux

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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Me, I theenk yoh not lov' me so moch as a pin,” Ramon complained in soft reproach, down in the dry wash where Applehead had looked in vain for baling wire.
Sometimes I show yoh what is like the Spanish lov'.
Like stars, like fire--sometimes I seeng the jota for you that tell how moch I lov' yoh.
'Te quiero, Baturra, te quiero,'” he began humming softly while he looked at her with eyes that shone soft in the starlight.
Sometimes me, I learn yoh dat song--and moch more I learn yoh--” Annie-Many-Ponies stood before him, straight and slim and with that air of aloofness which so fired Ramon's desire for her.
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The Heritage of the Sioux

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

Chapter 8 of The Heritage of the Sioux is here in full — 212 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/42 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Me, I theenk yoh not lov' me so moch as a pin,” Ramon complained in soft reproach, down in the dry wash where Applehead had looked in vain for baling wire.
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Sometimes I show yoh what is like the Spanish lov'.
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Like stars, like fire--sometimes I seeng the jota for you that tell how moch I lov' yoh.
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'Te quiero, Baturra, te quiero,'” he began humming softly while he looked at her with eyes that shone soft in the starlight.
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Sometimes me, I learn yoh dat song--and moch more I learn yoh--” Annie-Many-Ponies stood before him, straight and slim and with that air of aloofness which so fired Ramon's desire for her.

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aloofness noun US /əˈluːfnəs/

indifference by personal withdrawal

From this reading ““Sometimes me, I learn yoh dat song--and moch more I learn yoh--” Annie-Many-Ponies stood before him, straight and slim and with that air of aloofness which so fired Ramon's desire for her.”

baling verb US /ˈbeɪlɪŋ/

-ing form of “bale” — make into a bale

From this reading ““Me, I theenk yoh not lov' me so moch as a pin,” Ramon complained in soft reproach, down in the dry wash where Applehead had looked in vain for baling wire.”

complained verb US /kəmˈpleɪnd/

past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading ““Me, I theenk yoh not lov' me so moch as a pin,” Ramon complained in soft reproach, down in the dry wash where Applehead had looked in vain for baling wire.”

humming noun US /ˈhʌmɪŋ/

a humming noise

From this reading “'Te quiero, Baturra, te quiero,'” he began humming softly while he looked at her with eyes that shone soft in the starlight.”

pin verb US /pɪn/

to hold fast or prevent from moving

From this reading ““Me, I theenk yoh not lov' me so moch as a pin,” Ramon complained in soft reproach, down in the dry wash where Applehead had looked in vain for baling wire.”

slim adjective US /slɪm/

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading ““Sometimes me, I learn yoh dat song--and moch more I learn yoh--” Annie-Many-Ponies stood before him, straight and slim and with that air of aloofness which so fired Ramon's desire for her.”

starlight noun US /ˈstɑːrlaɪt/

the light of the stars

From this reading “'Te quiero, Baturra, te quiero,'” he began humming softly while he looked at her with eyes that shone soft in the starlight.”

wire noun US /ˈwaɪər/

ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading ““Me, I theenk yoh not lov' me so moch as a pin,” Ramon complained in soft reproach, down in the dry wash where Applehead had looked in vain for baling wire.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading “Me, I theenk yoh not lov' me so moch as a pin,” Ramon complained in soft reproach, down in the dry wash where Applehead had looked in vain for baling wire.

airnounUS /er/

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading “Sometimes me, I learn yoh dat song--and moch more I learn yoh--” Annie-Many-Ponies stood before him, straight and slim and with that air of aloofness which so fired Ramon's desire for her.

aloofnessnounUS /əˈluːfnəs/

indifference by personal withdrawal

From this reading “Sometimes me, I learn yoh dat song--and moch more I learn yoh--” Annie-Many-Ponies stood before him, straight and slim and with that air of aloofness which so fired Ramon's desire for her.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading “Sometimes me, I learn yoh dat song--and moch more I learn yoh--” Annie-Many-Ponies stood before him, straight and slim and with that air of aloofness which so fired Ramon's desire for her.

Annie-Many-Ponies

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From this reading “Sometimes me, I learn yoh dat song--and moch more I learn yoh--” Annie-Many-Ponies stood before him, straight and slim and with that air of aloofness which so fired Ramon's desire for her.

Applehead

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From this reading “Me, I theenk yoh not lov' me so moch as a pin,” Ramon complained in soft reproach, down in the dry wash where Applehead had looked in vain for baling wire.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading “Me, I theenk yoh not lov' me so moch as a pin,” Ramon complained in soft reproach, down in the dry wash where Applehead had looked in vain for baling wire.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading 'Te quiero, Baturra, te quiero,'” he began humming softly while he looked at her with eyes that shone soft in the starlight.

balingverbUS /ˈbeɪlɪŋ/

-ing form of “bale” — make into a bale

From this reading “Me, I theenk yoh not lov' me so moch as a pin,” Ramon complained in soft reproach, down in the dry wash where Applehead had looked in vain for baling wire.

Baturra

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading 'Te quiero, Baturra, te quiero,'” he began humming softly while he looked at her with eyes that shone soft in the starlight.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading “Sometimes me, I learn yoh dat song--and moch more I learn yoh--” Annie-Many-Ponies stood before him, straight and slim and with that air of aloofness which so fired Ramon's desire for her.

beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading 'Te quiero, Baturra, te quiero,'” he began humming softly while he looked at her with eyes that shone soft in the starlight.

complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/

past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading “Me, I theenk yoh not lov' me so moch as a pin,” Ramon complained in soft reproach, down in the dry wash where Applehead had looked in vain for baling wire.

datnounUS /dæt/

a digital tape recording of sound

From this reading “Sometimes me, I learn yoh dat song--and moch more I learn yoh--” Annie-Many-Ponies stood before him, straight and slim and with that air of aloofness which so fired Ramon's desire for her.

desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading “Sometimes me, I learn yoh dat song--and moch more I learn yoh--” Annie-Many-Ponies stood before him, straight and slim and with that air of aloofness which so fired Ramon's desire for her.

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “Me, I theenk yoh not lov' me so moch as a pin,” Ramon complained in soft reproach, down in the dry wash where Applehead had looked in vain for baling wire.

dryadjectiveUS /draɪ/

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading “Me, I theenk yoh not lov' me so moch as a pin,” Ramon complained in soft reproach, down in the dry wash where Applehead had looked in vain for baling wire.

eyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

From this reading 'Te quiero, Baturra, te quiero,'” he began humming softly while he looked at her with eyes that shone soft in the starlight.

fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/

start firing a weapon

From this reading Like stars, like fire--sometimes I seeng the jota for you that tell how moch I lov' yoh.

firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/

having lost your job

From this reading “Sometimes me, I learn yoh dat song--and moch more I learn yoh--” Annie-Many-Ponies stood before him, straight and slim and with that air of aloofness which so fired Ramon's desire for her.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Me, I theenk yoh not lov' me so moch as a pin,” Ramon complained in soft reproach, down in the dry wash where Applehead had looked in vain for baling wire.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading “Me, I theenk yoh not lov' me so moch as a pin,” Ramon complained in soft reproach, down in the dry wash where Applehead had looked in vain for baling wire.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading 'Te quiero, Baturra, te quiero,'” he began humming softly while he looked at her with eyes that shone soft in the starlight.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading 'Te quiero, Baturra, te quiero,'” he began humming softly while he looked at her with eyes that shone soft in the starlight.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Sometimes me, I learn yoh dat song--and moch more I learn yoh--” Annie-Many-Ponies stood before him, straight and slim and with that air of aloofness which so fired Ramon's desire for her.

how

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Like stars, like fire--sometimes I seeng the jota for you that tell how moch I lov' yoh.

hummingnounUS /ˈhʌmɪŋ/

a humming noise

From this reading 'Te quiero, Baturra, te quiero,'” he began humming softly while he looked at her with eyes that shone soft in the starlight.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Me, I theenk yoh not lov' me so moch as a pin,” Ramon complained in soft reproach, down in the dry wash where Applehead had looked in vain for baling wire.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading “Me, I theenk yoh not lov' me so moch as a pin,” Ramon complained in soft reproach, down in the dry wash where Applehead had looked in vain for baling wire.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “Sometimes I show yoh what is like the Spanish lov'.

jota

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Like stars, like fire--sometimes I seeng the jota for you that tell how moch I lov' yoh.

learnverbUS /lɜːrn/

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading “Sometimes me, I learn yoh dat song--and moch more I learn yoh--” Annie-Many-Ponies stood before him, straight and slim and with that air of aloofness which so fired Ramon's desire for her.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “Sometimes I show yoh what is like the Spanish lov'.

lookedverbUS /lʊkt/

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “Me, I theenk yoh not lov' me so moch as a pin,” Ramon complained in soft reproach, down in the dry wash where Applehead had looked in vain for baling wire.

lov

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Me, I theenk yoh not lov' me so moch as a pin,” Ramon complained in soft reproach, down in the dry wash where Applehead had looked in vain for baling wire.

MepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Me, I theenk yoh not lov' me so moch as a pin,” Ramon complained in soft reproach, down in the dry wash where Applehead had looked in vain for baling wire.

moch

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Me, I theenk yoh not lov' me so moch as a pin,” Ramon complained in soft reproach, down in the dry wash where Applehead had looked in vain for baling wire.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading “Sometimes me, I learn yoh dat song--and moch more I learn yoh--” Annie-Many-Ponies stood before him, straight and slim and with that air of aloofness which so fired Ramon's desire for her.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Me, I theenk yoh not lov' me so moch as a pin,” Ramon complained in soft reproach, down in the dry wash where Applehead had looked in vain for baling wire.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Sometimes me, I learn yoh dat song--and moch more I learn yoh--” Annie-Many-Ponies stood before him, straight and slim and with that air of aloofness which so fired Ramon's desire for her.

pinverbUS /pɪn/

to hold fast or prevent from moving

From this reading “Me, I theenk yoh not lov' me so moch as a pin,” Ramon complained in soft reproach, down in the dry wash where Applehead had looked in vain for baling wire.

quiero

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading 'Te quiero, Baturra, te quiero,'” he began humming softly while he looked at her with eyes that shone soft in the starlight.

Ramon

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Me, I theenk yoh not lov' me so moch as a pin,” Ramon complained in soft reproach, down in the dry wash where Applehead had looked in vain for baling wire.

Ramon's

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Sometimes me, I learn yoh dat song--and moch more I learn yoh--” Annie-Many-Ponies stood before him, straight and slim and with that air of aloofness which so fired Ramon's desire for her.

reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/

a mild rebuke or criticism

From this reading “Me, I theenk yoh not lov' me so moch as a pin,” Ramon complained in soft reproach, down in the dry wash where Applehead had looked in vain for baling wire.

seeng

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Like stars, like fire--sometimes I seeng the jota for you that tell how moch I lov' yoh.

shoneverbUS /ʃoʊn/

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading 'Te quiero, Baturra, te quiero,'” he began humming softly while he looked at her with eyes that shone soft in the starlight.

showverbUS /ʃoʊ/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading “Sometimes I show yoh what is like the Spanish lov'.

slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading “Sometimes me, I learn yoh dat song--and moch more I learn yoh--” Annie-Many-Ponies stood before him, straight and slim and with that air of aloofness which so fired Ramon's desire for her.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “Me, I theenk yoh not lov' me so moch as a pin,” Ramon complained in soft reproach, down in the dry wash where Applehead had looked in vain for baling wire.

softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading “Me, I theenk yoh not lov' me so moch as a pin,” Ramon complained in soft reproach, down in the dry wash where Applehead had looked in vain for baling wire.

softlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːftli/

with low volume

From this reading 'Te quiero, Baturra, te quiero,'” he began humming softly while he looked at her with eyes that shone soft in the starlight.

SometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading “Sometimes I show yoh what is like the Spanish lov'.

songnounUS /sɔːŋ/

a short musical composition with words

From this reading “Sometimes me, I learn yoh dat song--and moch more I learn yoh--” Annie-Many-Ponies stood before him, straight and slim and with that air of aloofness which so fired Ramon's desire for her.

SpanishnounUS /ˈspænɪʃ/

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading “Sometimes I show yoh what is like the Spanish lov'.

starlightnounUS /ˈstɑːrlaɪt/

the light of the stars

From this reading 'Te quiero, Baturra, te quiero,'” he began humming softly while he looked at her with eyes that shone soft in the starlight.

starsnounUS /stɑːrz/

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Like stars, like fire--sometimes I seeng the jota for you that tell how moch I lov' yoh.

stoodverbUS /stʊd/

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading “Sometimes me, I learn yoh dat song--and moch more I learn yoh--” Annie-Many-Ponies stood before him, straight and slim and with that air of aloofness which so fired Ramon's desire for her.

straightadjectiveUS /streɪt/

successive (without a break)

From this reading “Sometimes me, I learn yoh dat song--and moch more I learn yoh--” Annie-Many-Ponies stood before him, straight and slim and with that air of aloofness which so fired Ramon's desire for her.

TenounUS /tiː/

a brittle silver-white metalloid element that is related to selenium and sulfur; it is used in alloys and as a semiconductor; occurs mainly as tellurides in ores of copper and nickel and silver and gold

From this reading 'Te quiero, Baturra, te quiero,'” he began humming softly while he looked at her with eyes that shone soft in the starlight.

tellverbUS /tel/

express in words

From this reading Like stars, like fire--sometimes I seeng the jota for you that tell how moch I lov' yoh.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Like stars, like fire--sometimes I seeng the jota for you that tell how moch I lov' yoh.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading “Me, I theenk yoh not lov' me so moch as a pin,” Ramon complained in soft reproach, down in the dry wash where Applehead had looked in vain for baling wire.

theenk

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Me, I theenk yoh not lov' me so moch as a pin,” Ramon complained in soft reproach, down in the dry wash where Applehead had looked in vain for baling wire.

vainadjectiveUS /veɪn/

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading “Me, I theenk yoh not lov' me so moch as a pin,” Ramon complained in soft reproach, down in the dry wash where Applehead had looked in vain for baling wire.

washverbUS /wɑːʃ/

clean with some chemical process

From this reading “Me, I theenk yoh not lov' me so moch as a pin,” Ramon complained in soft reproach, down in the dry wash where Applehead had looked in vain for baling wire.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “Sometimes I show yoh what is like the Spanish lov'.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading “Me, I theenk yoh not lov' me so moch as a pin,” Ramon complained in soft reproach, down in the dry wash where Applehead had looked in vain for baling wire.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading “Sometimes me, I learn yoh dat song--and moch more I learn yoh--” Annie-Many-Ponies stood before him, straight and slim and with that air of aloofness which so fired Ramon's desire for her.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading 'Te quiero, Baturra, te quiero,'” he began humming softly while he looked at her with eyes that shone soft in the starlight.

wirenounUS /ˈwaɪər/

ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading “Me, I theenk yoh not lov' me so moch as a pin,” Ramon complained in soft reproach, down in the dry wash where Applehead had looked in vain for baling wire.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading 'Te quiero, Baturra, te quiero,'” he began humming softly while he looked at her with eyes that shone soft in the starlight.

yoh

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Me, I theenk yoh not lov' me so moch as a pin,” Ramon complained in soft reproach, down in the dry wash where Applehead had looked in vain for baling wire.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Like stars, like fire--sometimes I seeng the jota for you that tell how moch I lov' yoh.

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Applehead
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Furrman
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Jogging
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