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The Nightriders' Feud

Chapter XIII

Chapter 13 of The Nightriders' Feud is here in full — 219 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Late August and seasoning.
Many of the farmers who had raised tobacco at all had it stored in their barns, some intending to sell openly, and others to throw into the pool.
The great association knew what was going on from the top of the mountain to the cities below.
"The Wolf, Night-Watch," had been very busy from the beginning of the burning season through the turning, resetting, and gathering.
He knew just how much tobacco each farmer had raised, where it was stored, when and to whom he expected to sell it, and what he expected to realize on the sale.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
Editorial verification pending

A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Nightriders' Feud

Chapter XIII

Chapter 13 of The Nightriders' Feud is here in full — 219 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/43 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
Late August and seasoning.
/leɪt ˈɑːɡəst ənd ˈsiːzənɪŋ/
Line 2
Many of the farmers who had raised tobacco at all had it stored in their barns, some intending to sell openly, and others to throw into the pool.
Line 3
The great association knew what was going on from the top of the mountain to the cities below.
/ðə ɡreɪt əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən nuː wʌt wɑːz ˈɡoʊɪŋ ɑːn frʌm ðə tɑːp ʌv ðə ˈmaʊntən tuː ðə ˈsɪtiz bɪˈloʊ/
Line 4
"The Wolf, Night-Watch," had been very busy from the beginning of the burning season through the turning, resetting, and gathering.
Line 5
He knew just how much tobacco each farmer had raised, where it was stored, when and to whom he expected to sell it, and what he expected to realize on the sale.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

association noun US /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/

a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading “The great association knew what was going on from the top of the mountain to the cities below.”

barns noun US /bɑːrnz/

plural of “barn” — an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading “Many of the farmers who had raised tobacco at all had it stored in their barns, some intending to sell openly, and others to throw into the pool.”

farmers noun US /ˈfɑːrmərz/

plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading “Many of the farmers who had raised tobacco at all had it stored in their barns, some intending to sell openly, and others to throw into the pool.”

intending verb US /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/

-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose

From this reading “Many of the farmers who had raised tobacco at all had it stored in their barns, some intending to sell openly, and others to throw into the pool.”

openly adverb US /ˈoʊpənli/

in an open way

From this reading “Many of the farmers who had raised tobacco at all had it stored in their barns, some intending to sell openly, and others to throw into the pool.”

sale noun US /seɪl/

a particular instance of selling

From this reading “He knew just how much tobacco each farmer had raised, where it was stored, when and to whom he expected to sell it, and what he expected to realize on the sale.”

seasoning noun US /ˈsiːzənɪŋ/

something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts

From this reading “Late August and seasoning.”

stored verb US /stɔːrd/

past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use

From this reading “Many of the farmers who had raised tobacco at all had it stored in their barns, some intending to sell openly, and others to throw into the pool.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

into the pool preposition + article + noun counted as “into … pool”

In this reading “Many of the farmers who had raised tobacco at all had it stored in their barns, some intending to sell openly, and others to throw into the pool.”

from the beginning preposition + article + noun counted as “from … beginning”

In this reading “"The Wolf, Night-Watch," had been very busy from the beginning of the burning season through the turning, resetting, and gathering.”

from the top preposition + article + noun counted as “from … top”

In this reading “The great association knew what was going on from the top of the mountain to the cities below.”

All words in this reading · 64

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.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Many of the farmers who had raised tobacco at all had it stored in their barns, some intending to sell openly, and others to throw into the pool.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Late August and seasoning.

associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/

a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading The great association knew what was going on from the top of the mountain to the cities below.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Many of the farmers who had raised tobacco at all had it stored in their barns, some intending to sell openly, and others to throw into the pool.

AugustnounUS /ˈɑːɡəst/

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading Late August and seasoning.

barnsnounUS /bɑːrnz/

plural of “barn” — an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading Many of the farmers who had raised tobacco at all had it stored in their barns, some intending to sell openly, and others to throw into the pool.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "The Wolf, Night-Watch," had been very busy from the beginning of the burning season through the turning, resetting, and gathering.

beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading "The Wolf, Night-Watch," had been very busy from the beginning of the burning season through the turning, resetting, and gathering.

belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading The great association knew what was going on from the top of the mountain to the cities below.

burningnounUS /ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/

the act of burning something

From this reading "The Wolf, Night-Watch," had been very busy from the beginning of the burning season through the turning, resetting, and gathering.

busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading "The Wolf, Night-Watch," had been very busy from the beginning of the burning season through the turning, resetting, and gathering.

citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The great association knew what was going on from the top of the mountain to the cities below.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading He knew just how much tobacco each farmer had raised, where it was stored, when and to whom he expected to sell it, and what he expected to realize on the sale.

expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading He knew just how much tobacco each farmer had raised, where it was stored, when and to whom he expected to sell it, and what he expected to realize on the sale.

farmernounUS /ˈfɑːrmər/

a person who operates a farm

From this reading He knew just how much tobacco each farmer had raised, where it was stored, when and to whom he expected to sell it, and what he expected to realize on the sale.

farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/

plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading Many of the farmers who had raised tobacco at all had it stored in their barns, some intending to sell openly, and others to throw into the pool.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The great association knew what was going on from the top of the mountain to the cities below.

gatheringnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading "The Wolf, Night-Watch," had been very busy from the beginning of the burning season through the turning, resetting, and gathering.

goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading The great association knew what was going on from the top of the mountain to the cities below.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The great association knew what was going on from the top of the mountain to the cities below.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading Many of the farmers who had raised tobacco at all had it stored in their barns, some intending to sell openly, and others to throw into the pool.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He knew just how much tobacco each farmer had raised, where it was stored, when and to whom he expected to sell it, and what he expected to realize on the sale.

how

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

From this reading He knew just how much tobacco each farmer had raised, where it was stored, when and to whom he expected to sell it, and what he expected to realize on the sale.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Many of the farmers who had raised tobacco at all had it stored in their barns, some intending to sell openly, and others to throw into the pool.

intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/

-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose

From this reading Many of the farmers who had raised tobacco at all had it stored in their barns, some intending to sell openly, and others to throw into the pool.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Many of the farmers who had raised tobacco at all had it stored in their barns, some intending to sell openly, and others to throw into the pool.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Many of the farmers who had raised tobacco at all had it stored in their barns, some intending to sell openly, and others to throw into the pool.

justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading He knew just how much tobacco each farmer had raised, where it was stored, when and to whom he expected to sell it, and what he expected to realize on the sale.

knewverbUS /nuː/

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The great association knew what was going on from the top of the mountain to the cities below.

LateadjectiveUS /leɪt/

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Late August and seasoning.

ManyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many of the farmers who had raised tobacco at all had it stored in their barns, some intending to sell openly, and others to throw into the pool.

mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The great association knew what was going on from the top of the mountain to the cities below.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He knew just how much tobacco each farmer had raised, where it was stored, when and to whom he expected to sell it, and what he expected to realize on the sale.

Night-Watch

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

From this reading "The Wolf, Night-Watch," had been very busy from the beginning of the burning season through the turning, resetting, and gathering.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Many of the farmers who had raised tobacco at all had it stored in their barns, some intending to sell openly, and others to throw into the pool.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The great association knew what was going on from the top of the mountain to the cities below.

openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/

in an open way

From this reading Many of the farmers who had raised tobacco at all had it stored in their barns, some intending to sell openly, and others to throw into the pool.

others

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

From this reading Many of the farmers who had raised tobacco at all had it stored in their barns, some intending to sell openly, and others to throw into the pool.

poolnounUS /puːl/

an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading Many of the farmers who had raised tobacco at all had it stored in their barns, some intending to sell openly, and others to throw into the pool.

raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading Many of the farmers who had raised tobacco at all had it stored in their barns, some intending to sell openly, and others to throw into the pool.

realizeverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading He knew just how much tobacco each farmer had raised, where it was stored, when and to whom he expected to sell it, and what he expected to realize on the sale.

resetting

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

From this reading "The Wolf, Night-Watch," had been very busy from the beginning of the burning season through the turning, resetting, and gathering.

salenounUS /seɪl/

a particular instance of selling

From this reading He knew just how much tobacco each farmer had raised, where it was stored, when and to whom he expected to sell it, and what he expected to realize on the sale.

seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading "The Wolf, Night-Watch," had been very busy from the beginning of the burning season through the turning, resetting, and gathering.

seasoningnounUS /ˈsiːzənɪŋ/

something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts

From this reading Late August and seasoning.

sellverbUS /sel/

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading Many of the farmers who had raised tobacco at all had it stored in their barns, some intending to sell openly, and others to throw into the pool.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Many of the farmers who had raised tobacco at all had it stored in their barns, some intending to sell openly, and others to throw into the pool.

storedverbUS /stɔːrd/

past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use

From this reading Many of the farmers who had raised tobacco at all had it stored in their barns, some intending to sell openly, and others to throw into the pool.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Many of the farmers who had raised tobacco at all had it stored in their barns, some intending to sell openly, and others to throw into the pool.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Many of the farmers who had raised tobacco at all had it stored in their barns, some intending to sell openly, and others to throw into the pool.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "The Wolf, Night-Watch," had been very busy from the beginning of the burning season through the turning, resetting, and gathering.

throwverbUS /θroʊ/

propel through the air

From this reading Many of the farmers who had raised tobacco at all had it stored in their barns, some intending to sell openly, and others to throw into the pool.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Many of the farmers who had raised tobacco at all had it stored in their barns, some intending to sell openly, and others to throw into the pool.

tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/

leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion

From this reading Many of the farmers who had raised tobacco at all had it stored in their barns, some intending to sell openly, and others to throw into the pool.

topnounUS /tɑːp/

the upper part of anything

From this reading The great association knew what was going on from the top of the mountain to the cities below.

turningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading "The Wolf, Night-Watch," had been very busy from the beginning of the burning season through the turning, resetting, and gathering.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading "The Wolf, Night-Watch," had been very busy from the beginning of the burning season through the turning, resetting, and gathering.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading The great association knew what was going on from the top of the mountain to the cities below.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The great association knew what was going on from the top of the mountain to the cities below.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading He knew just how much tobacco each farmer had raised, where it was stored, when and to whom he expected to sell it, and what he expected to realize on the sale.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading He knew just how much tobacco each farmer had raised, where it was stored, when and to whom he expected to sell it, and what he expected to realize on the sale.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Many of the farmers who had raised tobacco at all had it stored in their barns, some intending to sell openly, and others to throw into the pool.

whompronounUS /huːm/

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He knew just how much tobacco each farmer had raised, where it was stored, when and to whom he expected to sell it, and what he expected to realize on the sale.

WolfnounUS /wʊlf/

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading "The Wolf, Night-Watch," had been very busy from the beginning of the burning season through the turning, resetting, and gathering.

Chapter 13 of The Nightriders' Feud by Walter Caruth McConnell holds 219 sentences, grouped into 44 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.

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