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Chapter 11 of The Rider of Waroona is here in full — 300 sentences across 60 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MRS. BURKE'S REBUFF When Harding returned to the bank the next morning, he presented such a careworn appearance that Wallace was genuinely concerned. "Hullo," he exclaimed, "you look as if you had had enough of acting night-nurse to wounded men. It has been too much for you, my lad." "It has been an anxious night," Harding replied.
Chapter 11 of The Rider of Waroona is here in full — 300 sentences across 60 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading “"Hullo," he exclaimed, "you look as if you had had enough of acting night-nurse to wounded men.”
possessive form of “burke” — British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading “BURKE'S REBUFF When Harding returned to the bank the next morning, he presented such a careworn appearance that Wallace was genuinely concerned.”
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading “BURKE'S REBUFF When Harding returned to the bank the next morning, he presented such a careworn appearance that Wallace was genuinely concerned.”
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “BURKE'S REBUFF When Harding returned to the bank the next morning, he presented such a careworn appearance that Wallace was genuinely concerned.”
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading “BURKE'S REBUFF When Harding returned to the bank the next morning, he presented such a careworn appearance that Wallace was genuinely concerned.”
reject outright and bluntly
From this reading “BURKE'S REBUFF When Harding returned to the bank the next morning, he presented such a careworn appearance that Wallace was genuinely concerned.”
Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)
From this reading “BURKE'S REBUFF When Harding returned to the bank the next morning, he presented such a careworn appearance that Wallace was genuinely concerned.”
people who are wounded
From this reading “"Hullo," he exclaimed, "you look as if you had had enough of acting night-nurse to wounded men.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BURKE'S REBUFF When Harding returned to the bank the next morning, he presented such a careworn appearance that Wallace was genuinely concerned.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading "Hullo," he exclaimed, "you look as if you had had enough of acting night-nurse to wounded men.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "It has been an anxious night," Harding replied.
eagerly desirous
From this reading "It has been an anxious night," Harding replied.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading BURKE'S REBUFF When Harding returned to the bank the next morning, he presented such a careworn appearance that Wallace was genuinely concerned.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Hullo," he exclaimed, "you look as if you had had enough of acting night-nurse to wounded men.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading BURKE'S REBUFF When Harding returned to the bank the next morning, he presented such a careworn appearance that Wallace was genuinely concerned.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been too much for you, my lad."
possessive form of “burke” — British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading BURKE'S REBUFF When Harding returned to the bank the next morning, he presented such a careworn appearance that Wallace was genuinely concerned.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading BURKE'S REBUFF When Harding returned to the bank the next morning, he presented such a careworn appearance that Wallace was genuinely concerned.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading BURKE'S REBUFF When Harding returned to the bank the next morning, he presented such a careworn appearance that Wallace was genuinely concerned.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Hullo," he exclaimed, "you look as if you had had enough of acting night-nurse to wounded men.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Hullo," he exclaimed, "you look as if you had had enough of acting night-nurse to wounded men.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It has been too much for you, my lad."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading BURKE'S REBUFF When Harding returned to the bank the next morning, he presented such a careworn appearance that Wallace was genuinely concerned.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Hullo," he exclaimed, "you look as if you had had enough of acting night-nurse to wounded men.
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading BURKE'S REBUFF When Harding returned to the bank the next morning, he presented such a careworn appearance that Wallace was genuinely concerned.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been too much for you, my lad."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BURKE'S REBUFF When Harding returned to the bank the next morning, he presented such a careworn appearance that Wallace was genuinely concerned.
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hullo," he exclaimed, "you look as if you had had enough of acting night-nurse to wounded men.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Hullo," he exclaimed, "you look as if you had had enough of acting night-nurse to wounded men.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has been too much for you, my lad."
a boy or man
From this reading It has been too much for you, my lad."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Hullo," he exclaimed, "you look as if you had had enough of acting night-nurse to wounded men.
the force of workers available
From this reading "Hullo," he exclaimed, "you look as if you had had enough of acting night-nurse to wounded men.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading BURKE'S REBUFF When Harding returned to the bank the next morning, he presented such a careworn appearance that Wallace was genuinely concerned.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It has been too much for you, my lad."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It has been too much for you, my lad."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading BURKE'S REBUFF When Harding returned to the bank the next morning, he presented such a careworn appearance that Wallace was genuinely concerned.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "It has been an anxious night," Harding replied.
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From this reading "Hullo," he exclaimed, "you look as if you had had enough of acting night-nurse to wounded men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Hullo," he exclaimed, "you look as if you had had enough of acting night-nurse to wounded men.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading BURKE'S REBUFF When Harding returned to the bank the next morning, he presented such a careworn appearance that Wallace was genuinely concerned.
reject outright and bluntly
From this reading BURKE'S REBUFF When Harding returned to the bank the next morning, he presented such a careworn appearance that Wallace was genuinely concerned.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "It has been an anxious night," Harding replied.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading BURKE'S REBUFF When Harding returned to the bank the next morning, he presented such a careworn appearance that Wallace was genuinely concerned.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading BURKE'S REBUFF When Harding returned to the bank the next morning, he presented such a careworn appearance that Wallace was genuinely concerned.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BURKE'S REBUFF When Harding returned to the bank the next morning, he presented such a careworn appearance that Wallace was genuinely concerned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BURKE'S REBUFF When Harding returned to the bank the next morning, he presented such a careworn appearance that Wallace was genuinely concerned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BURKE'S REBUFF When Harding returned to the bank the next morning, he presented such a careworn appearance that Wallace was genuinely concerned.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It has been too much for you, my lad."
Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)
From this reading BURKE'S REBUFF When Harding returned to the bank the next morning, he presented such a careworn appearance that Wallace was genuinely concerned.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BURKE'S REBUFF When Harding returned to the bank the next morning, he presented such a careworn appearance that Wallace was genuinely concerned.
at the time that
From this reading BURKE'S REBUFF When Harding returned to the bank the next morning, he presented such a careworn appearance that Wallace was genuinely concerned.
people who are wounded
From this reading "Hullo," he exclaimed, "you look as if you had had enough of acting night-nurse to wounded men.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Hullo," he exclaimed, "you look as if you had had enough of acting night-nurse to wounded men.
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