Chapter 24 of The Twins of Suffering Creek is here in full — 179 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XXIV
Chapter 24 of The Twins of Suffering Creek is here in full — 179 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
--A BIBLE TALK It was with a sigh of relief that Scipio now turned to Wild Bill. Somehow, he naturally looked to him for guidance. Nor did he quite know why. "'Bout that Bible talk?" he inquired. "Guess you said they best set around in the sun."
Chapter 24 of The Twins of Suffering Creek is here in full — 179 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading “--A BIBLE TALK It was with a sigh of relief that Scipio now turned to Wild Bill.”
(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive
From this reading “"'Bout that Bible talk?" he inquired.”
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading “Somehow, he naturally looked to him for guidance.”
as might be expected
From this reading “Somehow, he naturally looked to him for guidance.”
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading “--A BIBLE TALK It was with a sigh of relief that Scipio now turned to Wild Bill.”
Roman general who commanded the invasion of Carthage in the second Punic War and defeated Hannibal at Zama (circa 237-183 BC)
From this reading “--A BIBLE TALK It was with a sigh of relief that Scipio now turned to Wild Bill.”
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading “--A BIBLE TALK It was with a sigh of relief that Scipio now turned to Wild Bill.”
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading “Somehow, he naturally looked to him for guidance.”
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 “Nor did he quite know why.”
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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 --A BIBLE TALK It was with a sigh of relief that Scipio now turned to Wild Bill.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "Guess you said they best set around in the sun."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "Guess you said they best set around in the sun."
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading --A BIBLE TALK It was with a sigh of relief that Scipio now turned to Wild Bill.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading --A BIBLE TALK It was with a sigh of relief that Scipio now turned to Wild Bill.
(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive
From this reading "'Bout that Bible talk?" he inquired.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nor did he quite know why.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Somehow, he naturally looked to him for guidance.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "Guess you said they best set around in the sun."
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading Somehow, he naturally looked to him for guidance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Somehow, he naturally looked to him for guidance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Somehow, he naturally looked to him for guidance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Guess you said they best set around in the sun."
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "'Bout that Bible talk?" he inquired.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading --A BIBLE TALK It was with a sigh of relief that Scipio now turned to Wild Bill.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Nor did he quite know why.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Somehow, he naturally looked to him for guidance.
as might be expected
From this reading Somehow, he naturally looked to him for guidance.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did he quite know why.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading --A BIBLE TALK It was with a sigh of relief that Scipio now turned to Wild Bill.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading --A BIBLE TALK It was with a sigh of relief that Scipio now turned to Wild Bill.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Nor did he quite know why.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading --A BIBLE TALK It was with a sigh of relief that Scipio now turned to Wild Bill.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Guess you said they best set around in the sun."
Roman general who commanded the invasion of Carthage in the second Punic War and defeated Hannibal at Zama (circa 237-183 BC)
From this reading --A BIBLE TALK It was with a sigh of relief that Scipio now turned to Wild Bill.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Guess you said they best set around in the sun."
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading --A BIBLE TALK It was with a sigh of relief that Scipio now turned to Wild Bill.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Somehow, he naturally looked to him for guidance.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading "Guess you said they best set around in the sun."
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading --A BIBLE TALK It was with a sigh of relief that Scipio now turned to Wild Bill.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading --A BIBLE TALK It was with a sigh of relief that Scipio now turned to Wild Bill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Guess you said they best set around in the sun."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Guess you said they best set around in the sun."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading --A BIBLE TALK It was with a sigh of relief that Scipio now turned to Wild Bill.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading --A BIBLE TALK It was with a sigh of relief that Scipio now turned to Wild Bill.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading --A BIBLE TALK It was with a sigh of relief that Scipio now turned to Wild Bill.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Nor did he quite know why.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading --A BIBLE TALK It was with a sigh of relief that Scipio now turned to Wild Bill.
in the company of; together with
From this reading --A BIBLE TALK It was with a sigh of relief that Scipio now turned to Wild Bill.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Guess you said they best set around in the sun."
Chapter 24 of The Twins of Suffering Creek by Ridgwell Cullum holds 179 sentences, grouped into 36 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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