Chapter 88 of The Luck of Roaring Camp and Other Tales is here in full — 186 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 88 of The Luck of Roaring Camp and Other Tales is here in full — 186 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE PEOPLE vs. JOHN DOE WATERS. Before Chief Justice LYNCH. The hurried statement of the messenger was corroborated in the streets that night. It was certain that McSnagley was killed. Smith’s Pocket, excited but skeptical, had seen the body, had put its fingers in the bullethole, and was satisfied.
Chapter 88 of The Luck of Roaring Camp and Other Tales is here in full — 186 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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past form of “corroborate” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading “The hurried statement of the messenger was corroborated in the streets that night.”
the federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977
From this reading “THE PEOPLE vs. JOHN DOE WATERS.”
kill without legal sanction
From this reading “Before Chief Justice LYNCH.”
a person who carries a message
From this reading “The hurried statement of the messenger was corroborated in the streets that night.”
denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion
From this reading “Smith’s Pocket, excited but skeptical, had seen the body, had put its fingers in the bullethole, and was satisfied.”
possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading “The hurried statement of the messenger was corroborated in the streets that night.”
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading “THE PEOPLE vs. JOHN DOE WATERS.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Smith’s Pocket, excited but skeptical, had seen the body, had put its fingers in the bullethole, and was satisfied.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before Chief Justice LYNCH.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Smith’s Pocket, excited but skeptical, had seen the body, had put its fingers in the bullethole, and was satisfied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Smith’s Pocket, excited but skeptical, had seen the body, had put its fingers in the bullethole, and was satisfied.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Smith’s Pocket, excited but skeptical, had seen the body, had put its fingers in the bullethole, and was satisfied.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It was certain that McSnagley was killed.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Before Chief Justice LYNCH.
past form of “corroborate” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading The hurried statement of the messenger was corroborated in the streets that night.
the federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977
From this reading THE PEOPLE vs. JOHN DOE WATERS.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Smith’s Pocket, excited but skeptical, had seen the body, had put its fingers in the bullethole, and was satisfied.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Smith’s Pocket, excited but skeptical, had seen the body, had put its fingers in the bullethole, and was satisfied.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Smith’s Pocket, excited but skeptical, had seen the body, had put its fingers in the bullethole, and was satisfied.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading The hurried statement of the messenger was corroborated in the streets that night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The hurried statement of the messenger was corroborated in the streets that night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was certain that McSnagley was killed.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Smith’s Pocket, excited but skeptical, had seen the body, had put its fingers in the bullethole, and was satisfied.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading THE PEOPLE vs. JOHN DOE WATERS.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Before Chief Justice LYNCH.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading It was certain that McSnagley was killed.
kill without legal sanction
From this reading Before Chief Justice LYNCH.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was certain that McSnagley was killed.
a person who carries a message
From this reading The hurried statement of the messenger was corroborated in the streets that night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The hurried statement of the messenger was corroborated in the streets that night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The hurried statement of the messenger was corroborated in the streets that night.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE PEOPLE vs. JOHN DOE WATERS.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Smith’s Pocket, excited but skeptical, had seen the body, had put its fingers in the bullethole, and was satisfied.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Smith’s Pocket, excited but skeptical, had seen the body, had put its fingers in the bullethole, and was satisfied.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Smith’s Pocket, excited but skeptical, had seen the body, had put its fingers in the bullethole, and was satisfied.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Smith’s Pocket, excited but skeptical, had seen the body, had put its fingers in the bullethole, and was satisfied.
denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion
From this reading Smith’s Pocket, excited but skeptical, had seen the body, had put its fingers in the bullethole, and was satisfied.
possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Smith’s Pocket, excited but skeptical, had seen the body, had put its fingers in the bullethole, and was satisfied.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading The hurried statement of the messenger was corroborated in the streets that night.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The hurried statement of the messenger was corroborated in the streets that night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The hurried statement of the messenger was corroborated in the streets that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PEOPLE vs. JOHN DOE WATERS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PEOPLE vs. JOHN DOE WATERS.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The hurried statement of the messenger was corroborated in the streets that night.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading THE PEOPLE vs. JOHN DOE WATERS.
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