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The Rambler Club with the Northwest Mounted
The Rambler Club with the Northwest Mounted

Chapter XXIII

Chapter 23 of The Rambler Club with the Northwest Mounted is here in full — 159 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By W. Crispin (William Crispin) Sheppard • Curated US English Learning Edition
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BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.
This sight so astounded the tall boy that for an instant he stood stock still.
But, with a strong effort, recovering mastery over his tingling nerves, he yelled a warning.
“Great Cæsar!
Wake up, fellows, wake up!”
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Rambler Club with the Northwest Mounted

Chapter XXIII

Chapter 23 of The Rambler Club with the Northwest Mounted is here in full — 159 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/31 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.
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This sight so astounded the tall boy that for an instant he stood stock still.
/ðɪs saɪt soʊ əˈstaʊndɪd ðə tɔːl bɔɪ ðæt fɔːr æn ˈɪnstənt hiː stʊd stɑːk stɪl/
Line 3
But, with a strong effort, recovering mastery over his tingling nerves, he yelled a warning.
/bʌt wɪð ə strɔːŋ ˈefərt rəˈkʌvərɪŋ ˈmæstəri ˈoʊvər hɪz ˈtɪŋɡəlɪŋ nɜːrvz hiː jeld ə ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/
Line 4
“Great Cæsar!
Line 5
Wake up, fellows, wake up!”
/weɪk ʌp ˈfeloʊz weɪk ʌp/

Learner Dictionary

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

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ashe noun US /æʃ/

United States tennis player who was the first Black to win United States and English singles championships (1943-1993)

From this reading “BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
astounded adjective US /əˈstaʊndɪd/

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading “This sight so astounded the tall boy that for an instant he stood stock still.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mastery noun US /ˈmæstəri/

great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

From this reading “But, with a strong effort, recovering mastery over his tingling nerves, he yelled a warning.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ominous adjective US /ˈɑːmənəs/

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading “BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.”

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phantoms noun US /ˈfæntəmz/

plural of “phantom” — a ghostly appearing figure

From this reading “BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.”

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sentinel noun US /ˈsentənəl/

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading “BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.”

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spur noun US /spɜːr/

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading “BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.”

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tingling adjective US /ˈtɪŋɡəlɪŋ/

exciting by touching lightly so as to cause laughter or twitching movements

From this reading “But, with a strong effort, recovering mastery over his tingling nerves, he yelled a warning.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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.

ominous silence adjective + noun

In this reading “BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.”

476 times in 426,211 chapters
Wake up verb + adjective

cause to become awake or conscious

In this reading “Wake up, fellows, wake up!””

15,107 times in 426,211 chapters
strong effort adjective + noun

In this reading “But, with a strong effort, recovering mastery over his tingling nerves, he yelled a warning.”

1,079 times in 426,211 chapters
for an instant preposition + article + noun counted as “for … instant”

In this reading “This sight so astounded the tall boy that for an instant he stood stock still.”

22,723 times in 426,211 chapters
stood stock verb + noun

In this reading “This sight so astounded the tall boy that for an instant he stood stock still.”

403 times in 426,211 chapters

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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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 BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.

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abstractedlyadverb

in an absentminded or preoccupied manner

From this reading BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading This sight so astounded the tall boy that for an instant he stood stock still.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ASHEnounUS /æʃ/

United States tennis player who was the first Black to win United States and English singles championships (1943-1993)

From this reading BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
astoundedadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪd/

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading This sight so astounded the tall boy that for an instant he stood stock still.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
bearverbUS /ber/

have

From this reading BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.

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behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/

at or toward the back of something

From this reading BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
BILLYnounUS /ˈbɪli/

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
boynounUS /bɔɪ/

a youthful male person

From this reading This sight so astounded the tall boy that for an instant he stood stock still.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, with a strong effort, recovering mastery over his tingling nerves, he yelled a warning.

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Clifton

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

From this reading BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.

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Cæsar

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From this reading “Great Cæsar!

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DISAPPOINTEDadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
effortnounUS /ˈefərt/

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading But, with a strong effort, recovering mastery over his tingling nerves, he yelled a warning.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fellowsnounUS /ˈfeloʊz/

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading Wake up, fellows, wake up!”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This sight so astounded the tall boy that for an instant he stood stock still.

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fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
gazingverbUS /ˈɡeɪzɪŋ/

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
GreatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

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

From this reading “Great Cæsar!

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hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading This sight so astounded the tall boy that for an instant he stood stock still.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
hillnounUS /hɪl/

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading But, with a strong effort, recovering mastery over his tingling nerves, he yelled a warning.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/

plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation

From this reading BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
housenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.

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instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading This sight so astounded the tall boy that for an instant he stood stock still.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
masterynounUS /ˈmæstəri/

great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

From this reading But, with a strong effort, recovering mastery over his tingling nerves, he yelled a warning.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
nervesnounUS /nɜːrvz/

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading But, with a strong effort, recovering mastery over his tingling nerves, he yelled a warning.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading But, with a strong effort, recovering mastery over his tingling nerves, he yelled a warning.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
phantomsnounUS /ˈfæntəmz/

plural of “phantom” — a ghostly appearing figure

From this reading BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
recoveringadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərɪŋ/

returning to health after illness or debility

From this reading But, with a strong effort, recovering mastery over his tingling nerves, he yelled a warning.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
rideverbUS /raɪd/

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sawverbUS /sɔː/

cut with a saw

From this reading BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sentinelnounUS /ˈsentənəl/

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/

filled with shade

From this reading BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sightnounUS /saɪt/

an instance of visual perception

From this reading This sight so astounded the tall boy that for an instant he stood stock still.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.

Velmora curated lexicon
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This sight so astounded the tall boy that for an instant he stood stock still.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
spurnounUS /spɜːr/

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading This sight so astounded the tall boy that for an instant he stood stock still.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
stocknounUS /stɑːk/

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading This sight so astounded the tall boy that for an instant he stood stock still.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
stoodverbUS /stʊd/

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading This sight so astounded the tall boy that for an instant he stood stock still.

Velmora curated lexicon
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading But, with a strong effort, recovering mastery over his tingling nerves, he yelled a warning.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/

happening unexpectedly

From this reading BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading This sight so astounded the tall boy that for an instant he stood stock still.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This sight so astounded the tall boy that for an instant he stood stock still.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This sight so astounded the tall boy that for an instant he stood stock still.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
tinglingadjectiveUS /ˈtɪŋɡəlɪŋ/

exciting by touching lightly so as to cause laughter or twitching movements

From this reading But, with a strong effort, recovering mastery over his tingling nerves, he yelled a warning.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
TomnounUS /tɑːm/

male cat

From this reading BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Wake up, fellows, wake up!”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
WakeverbUS /weɪk/

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading Wake up, fellows, wake up!”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
warningnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/

a message informing of danger

From this reading But, with a strong effort, recovering mastery over his tingling nerves, he yelled a warning.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading BILLY ASHE IS DISAPPOINTED Tom Clifton, the sentinel, gazing abstractedly out of the window, suddenly saw a number of horsemen, like shadowy phantoms, ride from behind a spur of the hill, and, with ominous silence, bear down upon the house.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
yelledadjectiveUS /jeld/

in a vehement outcry

From this reading But, with a strong effort, recovering mastery over his tingling nerves, he yelled a warning.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

Chapter 23 of The Rambler Club with the Northwest Mounted by W. Crispin (William Crispin) Sheppard holds 159 sentences, grouped into 32 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.

What does chapter 23 of The Rambler Club with the Northwest Mounted contain?

Chapter 23 holds 159 sentences of The Rambler Club with the Northwest Mounted, unabridged, divided into 32 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 23 of The Rambler Club with the Northwest Mounted by W. Crispin (William Crispin) Sheppard exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 159 sentences, grouped into 32 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

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