Chapter 29 of The Wolf-Men is here in full — 146 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 29 of The Wolf-Men is here in full — 146 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
IN THE WOLF-MEN’S HAUNTS. SEYMOUR’S dread was not lessened by the discovery that the bodies were those of wolf-men. Where were his friends? Evidently they had returned, the corpses bore witness to that, for upon each and all the mark of Chenobi’s axe was plainly visible. He shouted, but no answering hail broke the stillness of the underworld city.
Chapter 29 of The Wolf-Men is here in full — 146 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/29 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading “Evidently they had returned, the corpses bore witness to that, for upon each and all the mark of Chenobi’s axe was plainly visible.”
plural of “corps” — an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading “Evidently they had returned, the corpses bore witness to that, for upon each and all the mark of Chenobi’s axe was plainly visible.”
praise vociferously
From this reading “He shouted, but no answering hail broke the stillness of the underworld city.”
plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place
From this reading “IN THE WOLF-MEN’S HAUNTS.”
impaired by diminution
From this reading “SEYMOUR’S dread was not lessened by the discovery that the bodies were those of wolf-men.”
possessive form of “seymour” — Queen of England as the third wife of Henry VIII and mother of Edward VI (1509-1537)
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading “He shouted, but no answering hail broke the stillness of the underworld city.”
the criminal class
From this reading “He shouted, but no answering hail broke the stillness of the underworld city.”
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In this reading “Evidently they had returned, the corpses bore witness to that, for upon each and all the mark of Chenobi’s axe was plainly visible.”
In this reading “Evidently they had returned, the corpses bore witness to that, for upon each and all the mark of Chenobi’s axe was plainly visible.”
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(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 Evidently they had returned, the corpses bore witness to that, for upon each and all the mark of Chenobi’s axe was plainly visible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Evidently they had returned, the corpses bore witness to that, for upon each and all the mark of Chenobi’s axe was plainly visible.
replying
From this reading He shouted, but no answering hail broke the stillness of the underworld city.
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading Evidently they had returned, the corpses bore witness to that, for upon each and all the mark of Chenobi’s axe was plainly visible.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading SEYMOUR’S dread was not lessened by the discovery that the bodies were those of wolf-men.
cause to be bored
From this reading Evidently they had returned, the corpses bore witness to that, for upon each and all the mark of Chenobi’s axe was plainly visible.
lacking funds
From this reading He shouted, but no answering hail broke the stillness of the underworld city.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He shouted, but no answering hail broke the stillness of the underworld city.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SEYMOUR’S dread was not lessened by the discovery that the bodies were those of wolf-men.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Evidently they had returned, the corpses bore witness to that, for upon each and all the mark of Chenobi’s axe was plainly visible.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He shouted, but no answering hail broke the stillness of the underworld city.
plural of “corps” — an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading Evidently they had returned, the corpses bore witness to that, for upon each and all the mark of Chenobi’s axe was plainly visible.
the act of discovering something
From this reading SEYMOUR’S dread was not lessened by the discovery that the bodies were those of wolf-men.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading SEYMOUR’S dread was not lessened by the discovery that the bodies were those of wolf-men.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Evidently they had returned, the corpses bore witness to that, for upon each and all the mark of Chenobi’s axe was plainly visible.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently they had returned, the corpses bore witness to that, for upon each and all the mark of Chenobi’s axe was plainly visible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Evidently they had returned, the corpses bore witness to that, for upon each and all the mark of Chenobi’s axe was plainly visible.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Where were his friends?
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Evidently they had returned, the corpses bore witness to that, for upon each and all the mark of Chenobi’s axe was plainly visible.
praise vociferously
From this reading He shouted, but no answering hail broke the stillness of the underworld city.
plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place
From this reading IN THE WOLF-MEN’S HAUNTS.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He shouted, but no answering hail broke the stillness of the underworld city.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Where were his friends?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE WOLF-MEN’S HAUNTS.
impaired by diminution
From this reading SEYMOUR’S dread was not lessened by the discovery that the bodies were those of wolf-men.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Evidently they had returned, the corpses bore witness to that, for upon each and all the mark of Chenobi’s axe was plainly visible.
not any; not one
From this reading He shouted, but no answering hail broke the stillness of the underworld city.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SEYMOUR’S dread was not lessened by the discovery that the bodies were those of wolf-men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SEYMOUR’S dread was not lessened by the discovery that the bodies were those of wolf-men.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently they had returned, the corpses bore witness to that, for upon each and all the mark of Chenobi’s axe was plainly visible.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Evidently they had returned, the corpses bore witness to that, for upon each and all the mark of Chenobi’s axe was plainly visible.
possessive form of “seymour” — Queen of England as the third wife of Henry VIII and mother of Edward VI (1509-1537)
From this reading SEYMOUR’S dread was not lessened by the discovery that the bodies were those of wolf-men.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading He shouted, but no answering hail broke the stillness of the underworld city.
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading He shouted, but no answering hail broke the stillness of the underworld city.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SEYMOUR’S dread was not lessened by the discovery that the bodies were those of wolf-men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE WOLF-MEN’S HAUNTS.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Evidently they had returned, the corpses bore witness to that, for upon each and all the mark of Chenobi’s axe was plainly visible.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading SEYMOUR’S dread was not lessened by the discovery that the bodies were those of wolf-men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Evidently they had returned, the corpses bore witness to that, for upon each and all the mark of Chenobi’s axe was plainly visible.
the criminal class
From this reading He shouted, but no answering hail broke the stillness of the underworld city.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Evidently they had returned, the corpses bore witness to that, for upon each and all the mark of Chenobi’s axe was plainly visible.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Evidently they had returned, the corpses bore witness to that, for upon each and all the mark of Chenobi’s axe was plainly visible.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SEYMOUR’S dread was not lessened by the discovery that the bodies were those of wolf-men.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SEYMOUR’S dread was not lessened by the discovery that the bodies were those of wolf-men.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where were his friends?
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Evidently they had returned, the corpses bore witness to that, for upon each and all the mark of Chenobi’s axe was plainly visible.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SEYMOUR’S dread was not lessened by the discovery that the bodies were those of wolf-men.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN THE WOLF-MEN’S HAUNTS.
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