Chapter 26 of The U. P. Trail is here in full — 408 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 26 of The U. P. Trail is here in full — 408 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Neale’s voice sank to a whisper, his eyes intent to read belief in the cold face of Allison Lee. “I thank you, Neale, for your service to me and your defense of her,” he said. “What can I do for you?” “Sir--I--I--” “Can I reward you in any way?” The gray burned out of Neale’s face.
Chapter 26 of The U. P. Trail is here in full — 408 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/81 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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any cognitive content held as true
From this reading “Neale’s voice sank to a whisper, his eyes intent to read belief in the cold face of Allison Lee.”
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading “The gray burned out of Neale’s face.”
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading ““I thank you, Neale, for your service to me and your defense of her,” he said.”
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading “Neale’s voice sank to a whisper, his eyes intent to read belief in the cold face of Allison Lee.”
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading “Neale’s voice sank to a whisper, his eyes intent to read belief in the cold face of Allison Lee.”
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading ““Sir--I--I--” “Can I reward you in any way?””
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading “Neale’s voice sank to a whisper, his eyes intent to read belief in the cold face of Allison Lee.”
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading “Neale’s voice sank to a whisper, his eyes intent to read belief in the cold face of Allison Lee.”
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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 Neale’s voice sank to a whisper, his eyes intent to read belief in the cold face of Allison Lee.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Neale’s voice sank to a whisper, his eyes intent to read belief in the cold face of Allison Lee.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I thank you, Neale, for your service to me and your defense of her,” he said.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Sir--I--I--” “Can I reward you in any way?”
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Neale’s voice sank to a whisper, his eyes intent to read belief in the cold face of Allison Lee.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading The gray burned out of Neale’s face.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “What can I do for you?”
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Neale’s voice sank to a whisper, his eyes intent to read belief in the cold face of Allison Lee.
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading “I thank you, Neale, for your service to me and your defense of her,” he said.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What can I do for you?”
opinion or judgment
From this reading Neale’s voice sank to a whisper, his eyes intent to read belief in the cold face of Allison Lee.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Neale’s voice sank to a whisper, his eyes intent to read belief in the cold face of Allison Lee.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I thank you, Neale, for your service to me and your defense of her,” he said.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The gray burned out of Neale’s face.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I thank you, Neale, for your service to me and your defense of her,” he said.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I thank you, Neale, for your service to me and your defense of her,” he said.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Neale’s voice sank to a whisper, his eyes intent to read belief in the cold face of Allison Lee.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I thank you, Neale, for your service to me and your defense of her,” he said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Neale’s voice sank to a whisper, his eyes intent to read belief in the cold face of Allison Lee.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Neale’s voice sank to a whisper, his eyes intent to read belief in the cold face of Allison Lee.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading Neale’s voice sank to a whisper, his eyes intent to read belief in the cold face of Allison Lee.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I thank you, Neale, for your service to me and your defense of her,” he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I thank you, Neale, for your service to me and your defense of her,” he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Neale’s voice sank to a whisper, his eyes intent to read belief in the cold face of Allison Lee.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Neale’s voice sank to a whisper, his eyes intent to read belief in the cold face of Allison Lee.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The gray burned out of Neale’s face.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Neale’s voice sank to a whisper, his eyes intent to read belief in the cold face of Allison Lee.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading “Sir--I--I--” “Can I reward you in any way?”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I thank you, Neale, for your service to me and your defense of her,” he said.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Neale’s voice sank to a whisper, his eyes intent to read belief in the cold face of Allison Lee.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading “I thank you, Neale, for your service to me and your defense of her,” he said.
term of address for a man
From this reading “Sir--I--I--” “Can I reward you in any way?”
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading “I thank you, Neale, for your service to me and your defense of her,” he said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Neale’s voice sank to a whisper, his eyes intent to read belief in the cold face of Allison Lee.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Neale’s voice sank to a whisper, his eyes intent to read belief in the cold face of Allison Lee.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Neale’s voice sank to a whisper, his eyes intent to read belief in the cold face of Allison Lee.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Sir--I--I--” “Can I reward you in any way?”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What can I do for you?”
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading Neale’s voice sank to a whisper, his eyes intent to read belief in the cold face of Allison Lee.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I thank you, Neale, for your service to me and your defense of her,” he said.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I thank you, Neale, for your service to me and your defense of her,” he said.
Chapter 26 of The U. P. Trail by Zane Grey holds 408 sentences, grouped into 82 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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.
Chapter 26 holds 408 sentences of The U. P. Trail, unabridged, divided into 82 reading sections.
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