Chapter 2 of The Rising of the Red Man A Romance of is here in full — 92 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter II
Chapter 2 of The Rising of the Red Man A Romance of is here in full — 92 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
TIDINGS OF ILL "Mislike me not for my complexion, The shadow'd livery of the burnished sun." _Merchant of Venice._ "How! How!" said the rancher, looking up at the tall Indian. "You are welcome to my fireside, Child-of-Light. Sit down."
Chapter 2 of The Rising of the Red Man A Romance of is here in full — 92 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/18 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
From this reading “TIDINGS OF ILL "Mislike me not for my complexion, The shadow'd livery of the burnished sun."”
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading “TIDINGS OF ILL "Mislike me not for my complexion, The shadow'd livery of the burnished sun."”
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading “"You are welcome to my fireside, Child-of-Light.”
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading “TIDINGS OF ILL "Mislike me not for my complexion, The shadow'd livery of the burnished sun."”
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
a person who owns or operates a ranch
From this reading “How!" said the rancher, looking up at the tall Indian.”
information about recent and important events
From this reading “TIDINGS OF ILL "Mislike me not for my complexion, The shadow'd livery of the burnished sun."”
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading “_Merchant of Venice._ "How!”
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the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are welcome to my fireside, Child-of-Light.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading How!" said the rancher, looking up at the tall Indian.
made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
From this reading TIDINGS OF ILL "Mislike me not for my complexion, The shadow'd livery of the burnished sun."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You are welcome to my fireside, Child-of-Light.
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading TIDINGS OF ILL "Mislike me not for my complexion, The shadow'd livery of the burnished sun."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Sit down."
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading "You are welcome to my fireside, Child-of-Light.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TIDINGS OF ILL "Mislike me not for my complexion, The shadow'd livery of the burnished sun."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Merchant of Venice._ "How!
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading TIDINGS OF ILL "Mislike me not for my complexion, The shadow'd livery of the burnished sun."
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading How!" said the rancher, looking up at the tall Indian.
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading TIDINGS OF ILL "Mislike me not for my complexion, The shadow'd livery of the burnished sun."
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading How!" said the rancher, looking up at the tall Indian.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading TIDINGS OF ILL "Mislike me not for my complexion, The shadow'd livery of the burnished sun."
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading _Merchant of Venice._ "How!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TIDINGS OF ILL "Mislike me not for my complexion, The shadow'd livery of the burnished sun."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading TIDINGS OF ILL "Mislike me not for my complexion, The shadow'd livery of the burnished sun."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading TIDINGS OF ILL "Mislike me not for my complexion, The shadow'd livery of the burnished sun."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TIDINGS OF ILL "Mislike me not for my complexion, The shadow'd livery of the burnished sun."
a person who owns or operates a ranch
From this reading How!" said the rancher, looking up at the tall Indian.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading How!" said the rancher, looking up at the tall Indian.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TIDINGS OF ILL "Mislike me not for my complexion, The shadow'd livery of the burnished sun."
be seated
From this reading Sit down."
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading TIDINGS OF ILL "Mislike me not for my complexion, The shadow'd livery of the burnished sun."
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading How!" said the rancher, looking up at the tall Indian.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TIDINGS OF ILL "Mislike me not for my complexion, The shadow'd livery of the burnished sun."
information about recent and important events
From this reading TIDINGS OF ILL "Mislike me not for my complexion, The shadow'd livery of the burnished sun."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You are welcome to my fireside, Child-of-Light.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading How!" said the rancher, looking up at the tall Indian.
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading _Merchant of Venice._ "How!
accept gladly
From this reading "You are welcome to my fireside, Child-of-Light.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are welcome to my fireside, Child-of-Light.
Chapter 2 of The Rising of the Red Man A Romance of by John Mackie holds 92 sentences, grouped into 19 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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