Chapter 25 of The Triumph of John Kars is here in full — 355 sentences across 71 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XXV
Chapter 25 of The Triumph of John Kars is here in full — 355 sentences across 71 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE DEPUTATION Kars was asleep. He was in the deep slumber of complete weariness in the shanty which had been erected for his quarters, and was shared by Bill. The bed was a mere pile of blankets spread out on a rough log trestle which sufficiently raised it from the ground. It was a mean enough habitation. But it was substantial.
Chapter 25 of The Triumph of John Kars is here in full — 355 sentences across 71 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading “The bed was a mere pile of blankets spread out on a rough log trestle which sufficiently raised it from the ground.”
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading “He was in the deep slumber of complete weariness in the shanty which had been erected for his quarters, and was shared by Bill.”
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
From this reading “It was a mean enough habitation.”
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading “He was in the deep slumber of complete weariness in the shanty which had been erected for his quarters, and was shared by Bill.”
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading “He was in the deep slumber of complete weariness in the shanty which had been erected for his quarters, and was shared by Bill.”
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading “But it was substantial.”
a supporting tower used to support a bridge
From this reading “The bed was a mere pile of blankets spread out on a rough log trestle which sufficiently raised it from the ground.”
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading “He was in the deep slumber of complete weariness in the shanty which had been erected for his quarters, and was shared by Bill.”
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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 The bed was a mere pile of blankets spread out on a rough log trestle which sufficiently raised it from the ground.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was in the deep slumber of complete weariness in the shanty which had been erected for his quarters, and was shared by Bill.
in a state of sleep
From this reading THE DEPUTATION Kars was asleep.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The bed was a mere pile of blankets spread out on a rough log trestle which sufficiently raised it from the ground.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was in the deep slumber of complete weariness in the shanty which had been erected for his quarters, and was shared by Bill.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading He was in the deep slumber of complete weariness in the shanty which had been erected for his quarters, and was shared by Bill.
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading The bed was a mere pile of blankets spread out on a rough log trestle which sufficiently raised it from the ground.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was substantial.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was in the deep slumber of complete weariness in the shanty which had been erected for his quarters, and was shared by Bill.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading He was in the deep slumber of complete weariness in the shanty which had been erected for his quarters, and was shared by Bill.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading He was in the deep slumber of complete weariness in the shanty which had been erected for his quarters, and was shared by Bill.
a group of representatives or delegates
From this reading THE DEPUTATION Kars was asleep.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was a mean enough habitation.
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading He was in the deep slumber of complete weariness in the shanty which had been erected for his quarters, and was shared by Bill.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was in the deep slumber of complete weariness in the shanty which had been erected for his quarters, and was shared by Bill.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The bed was a mere pile of blankets spread out on a rough log trestle which sufficiently raised it from the ground.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The bed was a mere pile of blankets spread out on a rough log trestle which sufficiently raised it from the ground.
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
From this reading It was a mean enough habitation.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was in the deep slumber of complete weariness in the shanty which had been erected for his quarters, and was shared by Bill.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was in the deep slumber of complete weariness in the shanty which had been erected for his quarters, and was shared by Bill.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was in the deep slumber of complete weariness in the shanty which had been erected for his quarters, and was shared by Bill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was in the deep slumber of complete weariness in the shanty which had been erected for his quarters, and was shared by Bill.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The bed was a mere pile of blankets spread out on a rough log trestle which sufficiently raised it from the ground.
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From this reading THE DEPUTATION Kars was asleep.
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading The bed was a mere pile of blankets spread out on a rough log trestle which sufficiently raised it from the ground.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading It was a mean enough habitation.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The bed was a mere pile of blankets spread out on a rough log trestle which sufficiently raised it from the ground.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was in the deep slumber of complete weariness in the shanty which had been erected for his quarters, and was shared by Bill.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The bed was a mere pile of blankets spread out on a rough log trestle which sufficiently raised it from the ground.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The bed was a mere pile of blankets spread out on a rough log trestle which sufficiently raised it from the ground.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading The bed was a mere pile of blankets spread out on a rough log trestle which sufficiently raised it from the ground.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading He was in the deep slumber of complete weariness in the shanty which had been erected for his quarters, and was shared by Bill.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading The bed was a mere pile of blankets spread out on a rough log trestle which sufficiently raised it from the ground.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading The bed was a mere pile of blankets spread out on a rough log trestle which sufficiently raised it from the ground.
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading He was in the deep slumber of complete weariness in the shanty which had been erected for his quarters, and was shared by Bill.
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading He was in the deep slumber of complete weariness in the shanty which had been erected for his quarters, and was shared by Bill.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He was in the deep slumber of complete weariness in the shanty which had been erected for his quarters, and was shared by Bill.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The bed was a mere pile of blankets spread out on a rough log trestle which sufficiently raised it from the ground.
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading But it was substantial.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading The bed was a mere pile of blankets spread out on a rough log trestle which sufficiently raised it from the ground.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEPUTATION Kars was asleep.
a supporting tower used to support a bridge
From this reading The bed was a mere pile of blankets spread out on a rough log trestle which sufficiently raised it from the ground.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DEPUTATION Kars was asleep.
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading He was in the deep slumber of complete weariness in the shanty which had been erected for his quarters, and was shared by Bill.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was in the deep slumber of complete weariness in the shanty which had been erected for his quarters, and was shared by Bill.
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