Chapter 13 of The Sheriff of Badger is here in full — 63 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XIII
Chapter 13 of The Sheriff of Badger is here in full — 63 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
HOW HE WON A WIFE Three days passed, and they were much the same as before. Then, on a sunshiny morning, the sheriff strolled back from the bar of the Fashion to glance into the dining-room, minded to seek another interview. Hetty was sitting by a window. Her face was red and streaked with tears. She was wiping her eyes with a handkerchief.
Chapter 13 of The Sheriff of Badger is here in full — 63 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/12 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading “Then, on a sunshiny morning, the sheriff strolled back from the bar of the Fashion to glance into the dining-room, minded to seek another interview.”
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading “She was wiping her eyes with a handkerchief.”
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading “Then, on a sunshiny morning, the sheriff strolled back from the bar of the Fashion to glance into the dining-room, minded to seek another interview.”
(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified
From this reading “Then, on a sunshiny morning, the sheriff strolled back from the bar of the Fashion to glance into the dining-room, minded to seek another interview.”
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading “Then, on a sunshiny morning, the sheriff strolled back from the bar of the Fashion to glance into the dining-room, minded to seek another interview.”
marked with or as if with stripes or linear discolorations
From this reading “Her face was red and streaked with tears.”
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading “Then, on a sunshiny morning, the sheriff strolled back from the bar of the Fashion to glance into the dining-room, minded to seek another interview.”
-ing form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading “She was wiping her eyes with a handkerchief.”
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.
In this reading “HOW HE WON A WIFE Three days passed, and they were much the same as before.”
In this reading “Then, on a sunshiny morning, the sheriff strolled back from the bar of the Fashion to glance into the dining-room, minded to seek another interview.”
In this reading “Her face was red and streaked with tears.”
In this reading “Hetty was sitting by a window.”
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.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW HE WON A WIFE Three days passed, and they were much the same as before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW HE WON A WIFE Three days passed, and they were much the same as before.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Then, on a sunshiny morning, the sheriff strolled back from the bar of the Fashion to glance into the dining-room, minded to seek another interview.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HOW HE WON A WIFE Three days passed, and they were much the same as before.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Then, on a sunshiny morning, the sheriff strolled back from the bar of the Fashion to glance into the dining-room, minded to seek another interview.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Then, on a sunshiny morning, the sheriff strolled back from the bar of the Fashion to glance into the dining-room, minded to seek another interview.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading HOW HE WON A WIFE Three days passed, and they were much the same as before.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hetty was sitting by a window.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading HOW HE WON A WIFE Three days passed, and they were much the same as before.
a room used for dining
From this reading Then, on a sunshiny morning, the sheriff strolled back from the bar of the Fashion to glance into the dining-room, minded to seek another interview.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She was wiping her eyes with a handkerchief.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her face was red and streaked with tears.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then, on a sunshiny morning, the sheriff strolled back from the bar of the Fashion to glance into the dining-room, minded to seek another interview.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then, on a sunshiny morning, the sheriff strolled back from the bar of the Fashion to glance into the dining-room, minded to seek another interview.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Then, on a sunshiny morning, the sheriff strolled back from the bar of the Fashion to glance into the dining-room, minded to seek another interview.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading She was wiping her eyes with a handkerchief.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOW HE WON A WIFE Three days passed, and they were much the same as before.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her face was red and streaked with tears.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hetty was sitting by a window.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW HE WON A WIFE Three days passed, and they were much the same as before.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Then, on a sunshiny morning, the sheriff strolled back from the bar of the Fashion to glance into the dining-room, minded to seek another interview.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then, on a sunshiny morning, the sheriff strolled back from the bar of the Fashion to glance into the dining-room, minded to seek another interview.
(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified
From this reading Then, on a sunshiny morning, the sheriff strolled back from the bar of the Fashion to glance into the dining-room, minded to seek another interview.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Then, on a sunshiny morning, the sheriff strolled back from the bar of the Fashion to glance into the dining-room, minded to seek another interview.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading HOW HE WON A WIFE Three days passed, and they were much the same as before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then, on a sunshiny morning, the sheriff strolled back from the bar of the Fashion to glance into the dining-room, minded to seek another interview.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then, on a sunshiny morning, the sheriff strolled back from the bar of the Fashion to glance into the dining-room, minded to seek another interview.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading HOW HE WON A WIFE Three days passed, and they were much the same as before.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Her face was red and streaked with tears.
Identical; not different.
From this reading HOW HE WON A WIFE Three days passed, and they were much the same as before.
try to get or reach
From this reading Then, on a sunshiny morning, the sheriff strolled back from the bar of the Fashion to glance into the dining-room, minded to seek another interview.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was wiping her eyes with a handkerchief.
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading Then, on a sunshiny morning, the sheriff strolled back from the bar of the Fashion to glance into the dining-room, minded to seek another interview.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Hetty was sitting by a window.
marked with or as if with stripes or linear discolorations
From this reading Her face was red and streaked with tears.
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading Then, on a sunshiny morning, the sheriff strolled back from the bar of the Fashion to glance into the dining-room, minded to seek another interview.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, on a sunshiny morning, the sheriff strolled back from the bar of the Fashion to glance into the dining-room, minded to seek another interview.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Her face was red and streaked with tears.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW HE WON A WIFE Three days passed, and they were much the same as before.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, on a sunshiny morning, the sheriff strolled back from the bar of the Fashion to glance into the dining-room, minded to seek another interview.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOW HE WON A WIFE Three days passed, and they were much the same as before.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading HOW HE WON A WIFE Three days passed, and they were much the same as before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then, on a sunshiny morning, the sheriff strolled back from the bar of the Fashion to glance into the dining-room, minded to seek another interview.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hetty was sitting by a window.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HOW HE WON A WIFE Three days passed, and they were much the same as before.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading HOW HE WON A WIFE Three days passed, and they were much the same as before.
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 Hetty was sitting by a window.
-ing form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading She was wiping her eyes with a handkerchief.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her face was red and streaked with tears.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading HOW HE WON A WIFE Three days passed, and they were much the same as before.
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