Chapter 2 of The Mountain Girl is here in full — 368 sentences across 74 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter II
Chapter 2 of The Mountain Girl is here in full — 368 sentences across 74 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG EXPERIENCES THE HOSPITALITY OF THE MOUNTAIN PEOPLE. Suddenly the jolting ceased. The deep stillness of the night seemed only intensified by the low panting of the animals and the soft dropping of the wet snow from the trees. "What is it?" said Thryng, peering from under the canvas cover. "Anything the matter?"
Chapter 2 of The Mountain Girl is here in full — 368 sentences across 74 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading “"What is it?" said Thryng, peering from under the canvas cover.”
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading “IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG EXPERIENCES THE HOSPITALITY OF THE MOUNTAIN PEOPLE.”
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading “IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG EXPERIENCES THE HOSPITALITY OF THE MOUNTAIN PEOPLE.”
made more intense
From this reading “The deep stillness of the night seemed only intensified by the low panting of the animals and the soft dropping of the wet snow from the trees.”
causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements
From this reading “Suddenly the jolting ceased.”
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading “The deep stillness of the night seemed only intensified by the low panting of the animals and the soft dropping of the wet snow from the trees.”
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading “"What is it?" said Thryng, peering from under the canvas cover.”
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading “The deep stillness of the night seemed only intensified by the low panting of the animals and the soft dropping of the wet snow from the trees.”
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In this reading “The deep stillness of the night seemed only intensified by the low panting of the animals and the soft dropping of the wet snow from the trees.”
In this reading “"What is it?" said Thryng, peering from under the canvas cover.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The deep stillness of the night seemed only intensified by the low panting of the animals and the soft dropping of the wet snow from the trees.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The deep stillness of the night seemed only intensified by the low panting of the animals and the soft dropping of the wet snow from the trees.
any thing at all
From this reading "Anything the matter?"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The deep stillness of the night seemed only intensified by the low panting of the animals and the soft dropping of the wet snow from the trees.
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading "What is it?" said Thryng, peering from under the canvas cover.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Suddenly the jolting ceased.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading "What is it?" said Thryng, peering from under the canvas cover.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG EXPERIENCES THE HOSPITALITY OF THE MOUNTAIN PEOPLE.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The deep stillness of the night seemed only intensified by the low panting of the animals and the soft dropping of the wet snow from the trees.
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading The deep stillness of the night seemed only intensified by the low panting of the animals and the soft dropping of the wet snow from the trees.
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG EXPERIENCES THE HOSPITALITY OF THE MOUNTAIN PEOPLE.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The deep stillness of the night seemed only intensified by the low panting of the animals and the soft dropping of the wet snow from the trees.
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG EXPERIENCES THE HOSPITALITY OF THE MOUNTAIN PEOPLE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG EXPERIENCES THE HOSPITALITY OF THE MOUNTAIN PEOPLE.
made more intense
From this reading The deep stillness of the night seemed only intensified by the low panting of the animals and the soft dropping of the wet snow from the trees.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is it?" said Thryng, peering from under the canvas cover.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What is it?" said Thryng, peering from under the canvas cover.
causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements
From this reading Suddenly the jolting ceased.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The deep stillness of the night seemed only intensified by the low panting of the animals and the soft dropping of the wet snow from the trees.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Anything the matter?"
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG EXPERIENCES THE HOSPITALITY OF THE MOUNTAIN PEOPLE.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The deep stillness of the night seemed only intensified by the low panting of the animals and the soft dropping of the wet snow from the trees.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG EXPERIENCES THE HOSPITALITY OF THE MOUNTAIN PEOPLE.
and nothing more
From this reading The deep stillness of the night seemed only intensified by the low panting of the animals and the soft dropping of the wet snow from the trees.
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading The deep stillness of the night seemed only intensified by the low panting of the animals and the soft dropping of the wet snow from the trees.
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading "What is it?" said Thryng, peering from under the canvas cover.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG EXPERIENCES THE HOSPITALITY OF THE MOUNTAIN PEOPLE.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What is it?" said Thryng, peering from under the canvas cover.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The deep stillness of the night seemed only intensified by the low panting of the animals and the soft dropping of the wet snow from the trees.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The deep stillness of the night seemed only intensified by the low panting of the animals and the soft dropping of the wet snow from the trees.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The deep stillness of the night seemed only intensified by the low panting of the animals and the soft dropping of the wet snow from the trees.
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading The deep stillness of the night seemed only intensified by the low panting of the animals and the soft dropping of the wet snow from the trees.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly the jolting ceased.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG EXPERIENCES THE HOSPITALITY OF THE MOUNTAIN PEOPLE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG EXPERIENCES THE HOSPITALITY OF THE MOUNTAIN PEOPLE.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The deep stillness of the night seemed only intensified by the low panting of the animals and the soft dropping of the wet snow from the trees.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "What is it?" said Thryng, peering from under the canvas cover.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading The deep stillness of the night seemed only intensified by the low panting of the animals and the soft dropping of the wet snow from the trees.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is it?" said Thryng, peering from under the canvas cover.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG EXPERIENCES THE HOSPITALITY OF THE MOUNTAIN PEOPLE.
Chapter 2 of The Mountain Girl by Payne Erskine holds 368 sentences, grouped into 74 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 2 holds 368 sentences of The Mountain Girl, unabridged, divided into 74 reading sections.
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