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Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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THE DUNGEON UNDER THE SEA Ned, early the next morning, saw Santa Anna with his brilliant escort ride away toward the capital, while General Cos resumed his march to Vera Cruz.
Almonte did not reappear at all, and the boy surmised that he was under orders to join the dictator.
Ned continued on foot among the Tlascalans.
Cos offered him no kindness whatever, and his pride would not let him ask for it.
But when he looked at his sore and bleeding feet he always thought of the patient burro that he had lost.
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The Texan Star

Chapter VI · Chapter 6

Chapter 6 of The Texan Star is here in full — 498 sentences across 100 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/99 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE DUNGEON UNDER THE SEA Ned, early the next morning, saw Santa Anna with his brilliant escort ride away toward the capital, while General Cos resumed his march to Vera Cruz.
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Almonte did not reappear at all, and the boy surmised that he was under orders to join the dictator.
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Ned continued on foot among the Tlascalans.
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Cos offered him no kindness whatever, and his pride would not let him ask for it.
/kɔːs ˈɔːfərd hɪm noʊ ˈkaɪndnəs ˌwʌˈtevər ənd hɪz praɪd wʊd nɑːt let hɪm æsk fɔːr ɪt/
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But when he looked at his sore and bleeding feet he always thought of the patient burro that he had lost.
/bʌt wen hiː lʊkt æt hɪz sɔːr ənd ˈbliːdɪŋ fiːt hiː ˈɔːlweɪz θɔːt ʌv ðə ˈpeɪʃənt ˈbɜːroʊ ðæt hiː hæd lɔːst/

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bleeding noun US /ˈbliːdɪŋ/

the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel

From this reading “But when he looked at his sore and bleeding feet he always thought of the patient burro that he had lost.”

burro noun US /ˈbɜːroʊ/

small donkey used as a pack animal

From this reading “But when he looked at his sore and bleeding feet he always thought of the patient burro that he had lost.”

Cos noun US /kɔːs/

ratio of the adjacent side to the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle

From this reading “THE DUNGEON UNDER THE SEA Ned, early the next morning, saw Santa Anna with his brilliant escort ride away toward the capital, while General Cos resumed his march to Vera Cruz.”

dictator noun US /dɪkˈteɪtər/

a speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording machine

From this reading “Almonte did not reappear at all, and the boy surmised that he was under orders to join the dictator.”

dungeon noun US /ˈdʌndʒən/

the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress

From this reading “THE DUNGEON UNDER THE SEA Ned, early the next morning, saw Santa Anna with his brilliant escort ride away toward the capital, while General Cos resumed his march to Vera Cruz.”

reappear verb US /ˌriːəˈpɪr/

appear again

From this reading “Almonte did not reappear at all, and the boy surmised that he was under orders to join the dictator.”

Santa noun US /ˈsæntə/

the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas

From this reading “THE DUNGEON UNDER THE SEA Ned, early the next morning, saw Santa Anna with his brilliant escort ride away toward the capital, while General Cos resumed his march to Vera Cruz.”

surmised verb US /sərˈmaɪzd/

past form of “surmise” — infer from incomplete evidence

From this reading “Almonte did not reappear at all, and the boy surmised that he was under orders to join the dictator.”

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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 Almonte did not reappear at all, and the boy surmised that he was under orders to join the dictator.

Almonte

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From this reading Almonte did not reappear at all, and the boy surmised that he was under orders to join the dictator.

alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading But when he looked at his sore and bleeding feet he always thought of the patient burro that he had lost.

amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Ned continued on foot among the Tlascalans.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Almonte did not reappear at all, and the boy surmised that he was under orders to join the dictator.

AnnanounUS /ˈænə/

a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading THE DUNGEON UNDER THE SEA Ned, early the next morning, saw Santa Anna with his brilliant escort ride away toward the capital, while General Cos resumed his march to Vera Cruz.

askverbUS /æsk/

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Cos offered him no kindness whatever, and his pride would not let him ask for it.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Almonte did not reappear at all, and the boy surmised that he was under orders to join the dictator.

awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE DUNGEON UNDER THE SEA Ned, early the next morning, saw Santa Anna with his brilliant escort ride away toward the capital, while General Cos resumed his march to Vera Cruz.

bleedingnounUS /ˈbliːdɪŋ/

the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel

From this reading But when he looked at his sore and bleeding feet he always thought of the patient burro that he had lost.

boynounUS /bɔɪ/

a youthful male person

From this reading Almonte did not reappear at all, and the boy surmised that he was under orders to join the dictator.

brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/

of surpassing excellence

From this reading THE DUNGEON UNDER THE SEA Ned, early the next morning, saw Santa Anna with his brilliant escort ride away toward the capital, while General Cos resumed his march to Vera Cruz.

burronounUS /ˈbɜːroʊ/

small donkey used as a pack animal

From this reading But when he looked at his sore and bleeding feet he always thought of the patient burro that he had lost.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But when he looked at his sore and bleeding feet he always thought of the patient burro that he had lost.

capitalnounUS /ˈkæpətəl/

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading THE DUNGEON UNDER THE SEA Ned, early the next morning, saw Santa Anna with his brilliant escort ride away toward the capital, while General Cos resumed his march to Vera Cruz.

continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/

without stop or interruption

From this reading Ned continued on foot among the Tlascalans.

CosnounUS /kɔːs/

ratio of the adjacent side to the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle

From this reading THE DUNGEON UNDER THE SEA Ned, early the next morning, saw Santa Anna with his brilliant escort ride away toward the capital, while General Cos resumed his march to Vera Cruz.

Cruz

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

From this reading THE DUNGEON UNDER THE SEA Ned, early the next morning, saw Santa Anna with his brilliant escort ride away toward the capital, while General Cos resumed his march to Vera Cruz.

dictatornounUS /dɪkˈteɪtər/

a speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording machine

From this reading Almonte did not reappear at all, and the boy surmised that he was under orders to join the dictator.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Almonte did not reappear at all, and the boy surmised that he was under orders to join the dictator.

DUNGEONnounUS /ˈdʌndʒən/

the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress

From this reading THE DUNGEON UNDER THE SEA Ned, early the next morning, saw Santa Anna with his brilliant escort ride away toward the capital, while General Cos resumed his march to Vera Cruz.

earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading THE DUNGEON UNDER THE SEA Ned, early the next morning, saw Santa Anna with his brilliant escort ride away toward the capital, while General Cos resumed his march to Vera Cruz.

escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading THE DUNGEON UNDER THE SEA Ned, early the next morning, saw Santa Anna with his brilliant escort ride away toward the capital, while General Cos resumed his march to Vera Cruz.

feetnounUS /fiːt/

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading But when he looked at his sore and bleeding feet he always thought of the patient burro that he had lost.

footnounUS /fʊt/

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Ned continued on foot among the Tlascalans.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Cos offered him no kindness whatever, and his pride would not let him ask for it.

GeneraladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading THE DUNGEON UNDER THE SEA Ned, early the next morning, saw Santa Anna with his brilliant escort ride away toward the capital, while General Cos resumed his march to Vera Cruz.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading But when he looked at his sore and bleeding feet he always thought of the patient burro that he had lost.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading Almonte did not reappear at all, and the boy surmised that he was under orders to join the dictator.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Cos offered him no kindness whatever, and his pride would not let him ask for it.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading THE DUNGEON UNDER THE SEA Ned, early the next morning, saw Santa Anna with his brilliant escort ride away toward the capital, while General Cos resumed his march to Vera Cruz.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Cos offered him no kindness whatever, and his pride would not let him ask for it.

joinverbUS /dʒɔɪn/

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading Almonte did not reappear at all, and the boy surmised that he was under orders to join the dictator.

kindnessnounUS /ˈkaɪndnəs/

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading Cos offered him no kindness whatever, and his pride would not let him ask for it.

letauxiliary verbUS /let/

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Cos offered him no kindness whatever, and his pride would not let him ask for it.

lookedverbUS /lʊkt/

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading But when he looked at his sore and bleeding feet he always thought of the patient burro that he had lost.

lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading But when he looked at his sore and bleeding feet he always thought of the patient burro that he had lost.

marchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/

march in a procession

From this reading THE DUNGEON UNDER THE SEA Ned, early the next morning, saw Santa Anna with his brilliant escort ride away toward the capital, while General Cos resumed his march to Vera Cruz.

morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE DUNGEON UNDER THE SEA Ned, early the next morning, saw Santa Anna with his brilliant escort ride away toward the capital, while General Cos resumed his march to Vera Cruz.

Ned

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

From this reading THE DUNGEON UNDER THE SEA Ned, early the next morning, saw Santa Anna with his brilliant escort ride away toward the capital, while General Cos resumed his march to Vera Cruz.

nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE DUNGEON UNDER THE SEA Ned, early the next morning, saw Santa Anna with his brilliant escort ride away toward the capital, while General Cos resumed his march to Vera Cruz.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading Cos offered him no kindness whatever, and his pride would not let him ask for it.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Almonte did not reappear at all, and the boy surmised that he was under orders to join the dictator.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But when he looked at his sore and bleeding feet he always thought of the patient burro that he had lost.

offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Cos offered him no kindness whatever, and his pride would not let him ask for it.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Ned continued on foot among the Tlascalans.

ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Almonte did not reappear at all, and the boy surmised that he was under orders to join the dictator.

patientnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənt/

a person who requires medical care

From this reading But when he looked at his sore and bleeding feet he always thought of the patient burro that he had lost.

pridenounUS /praɪd/

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading Cos offered him no kindness whatever, and his pride would not let him ask for it.

reappearverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪr/

appear again

From this reading Almonte did not reappear at all, and the boy surmised that he was under orders to join the dictator.

resumedverbUS /rɪˈzuːmd/

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading THE DUNGEON UNDER THE SEA Ned, early the next morning, saw Santa Anna with his brilliant escort ride away toward the capital, while General Cos resumed his march to Vera Cruz.

rideverbUS /raɪd/

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

From this reading THE DUNGEON UNDER THE SEA Ned, early the next morning, saw Santa Anna with his brilliant escort ride away toward the capital, while General Cos resumed his march to Vera Cruz.

SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/

the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas

From this reading THE DUNGEON UNDER THE SEA Ned, early the next morning, saw Santa Anna with his brilliant escort ride away toward the capital, while General Cos resumed his march to Vera Cruz.

sawverbUS /sɔː/

cut with a saw

From this reading THE DUNGEON UNDER THE SEA Ned, early the next morning, saw Santa Anna with his brilliant escort ride away toward the capital, while General Cos resumed his march to Vera Cruz.

SEAnounUS /siː/

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading THE DUNGEON UNDER THE SEA Ned, early the next morning, saw Santa Anna with his brilliant escort ride away toward the capital, while General Cos resumed his march to Vera Cruz.

soreadjectiveUS /sɔːr/

hurting

From this reading But when he looked at his sore and bleeding feet he always thought of the patient burro that he had lost.

surmisedverbUS /sərˈmaɪzd/

past form of “surmise” — infer from incomplete evidence

From this reading Almonte did not reappear at all, and the boy surmised that he was under orders to join the dictator.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Almonte did not reappear at all, and the boy surmised that he was under orders to join the dictator.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE DUNGEON UNDER THE SEA Ned, early the next morning, saw Santa Anna with his brilliant escort ride away toward the capital, while General Cos resumed his march to Vera Cruz.

thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading But when he looked at his sore and bleeding feet he always thought of the patient burro that he had lost.

Tlascalans

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

From this reading Ned continued on foot among the Tlascalans.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE DUNGEON UNDER THE SEA Ned, early the next morning, saw Santa Anna with his brilliant escort ride away toward the capital, while General Cos resumed his march to Vera Cruz.

towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/

in the direction of

From this reading THE DUNGEON UNDER THE SEA Ned, early the next morning, saw Santa Anna with his brilliant escort ride away toward the capital, while General Cos resumed his march to Vera Cruz.

UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading THE DUNGEON UNDER THE SEA Ned, early the next morning, saw Santa Anna with his brilliant escort ride away toward the capital, while General Cos resumed his march to Vera Cruz.

Vera

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

From this reading THE DUNGEON UNDER THE SEA Ned, early the next morning, saw Santa Anna with his brilliant escort ride away toward the capital, while General Cos resumed his march to Vera Cruz.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Almonte did not reappear at all, and the boy surmised that he was under orders to join the dictator.

whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Cos offered him no kindness whatever, and his pride would not let him ask for it.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading But when he looked at his sore and bleeding feet he always thought of the patient burro that he had lost.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading THE DUNGEON UNDER THE SEA Ned, early the next morning, saw Santa Anna with his brilliant escort ride away toward the capital, while General Cos resumed his march to Vera Cruz.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE DUNGEON UNDER THE SEA Ned, early the next morning, saw Santa Anna with his brilliant escort ride away toward the capital, while General Cos resumed his march to Vera Cruz.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Cos offered him no kindness whatever, and his pride would not let him ask for it.

Chapter 6 of The Texan Star by Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler holds 498 sentences, grouped into 100 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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Chapter 6 holds 498 sentences of The Texan Star, unabridged, divided into 100 reading sections.

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Optimism
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