Chapter 3 of The Wood King is here in full — 266 sentences across 54 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter III
Chapter 3 of The Wood King is here in full — 266 sentences across 54 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE WOODLAND TRAGEDY. "The crazy man!" cried Boone. "The Hermit!" echoed Mordaunt. Lightfoot stood silent, though making a rapid sign with his thumb, that might have represented a cross. An uneasy expression rested upon his strongly-marked features.
Chapter 3 of The Wood King is here in full — 266 sentences across 54 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)
From this reading “"The crazy man!" cried Boone.”
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading “"The crazy man!" cried Boone.”
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading “"The Hermit!" echoed Mordaunt.”
one retired from society for religious reasons
From this reading “"The Hermit!" echoed Mordaunt.”
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading “Lightfoot stood silent, though making a rapid sign with his thumb, that might have represented a cross.”
the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
From this reading “Lightfoot stood silent, though making a rapid sign with his thumb, that might have represented a cross.”
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading “An uneasy expression rested upon his strongly-marked features.”
land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading “THE WOODLAND TRAGEDY.”
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.
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In this reading “Lightfoot stood silent, though making a rapid sign with his thumb, that might have represented a cross.”
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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 Lightfoot stood silent, though making a rapid sign with his thumb, that might have represented a cross.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An uneasy expression rested upon his strongly-marked features.
an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)
From this reading "The crazy man!" cried Boone.
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading "The crazy man!" cried Boone.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "The crazy man!" cried Boone.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Lightfoot stood silent, though making a rapid sign with his thumb, that might have represented a cross.
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading "The Hermit!" echoed Mordaunt.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading An uneasy expression rested upon his strongly-marked features.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading An uneasy expression rested upon his strongly-marked features.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Lightfoot stood silent, though making a rapid sign with his thumb, that might have represented a cross.
one retired from society for religious reasons
From this reading "The Hermit!" echoed Mordaunt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lightfoot stood silent, though making a rapid sign with his thumb, that might have represented a cross.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lightfoot stood silent, though making a rapid sign with his thumb, that might have represented a cross.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Lightfoot stood silent, though making a rapid sign with his thumb, that might have represented a cross.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "The crazy man!" cried Boone.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Lightfoot stood silent, though making a rapid sign with his thumb, that might have represented a cross.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The Hermit!" echoed Mordaunt.
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Lightfoot stood silent, though making a rapid sign with his thumb, that might have represented a cross.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading Lightfoot stood silent, though making a rapid sign with his thumb, that might have represented a cross.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading An uneasy expression rested upon his strongly-marked features.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Lightfoot stood silent, though making a rapid sign with his thumb, that might have represented a cross.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Lightfoot stood silent, though making a rapid sign with his thumb, that might have represented a cross.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Lightfoot stood silent, though making a rapid sign with his thumb, that might have represented a cross.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An uneasy expression rested upon his strongly-marked features.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lightfoot stood silent, though making a rapid sign with his thumb, that might have represented a cross.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WOODLAND TRAGEDY.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Lightfoot stood silent, though making a rapid sign with his thumb, that might have represented a cross.
the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
From this reading Lightfoot stood silent, though making a rapid sign with his thumb, that might have represented a cross.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading THE WOODLAND TRAGEDY.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading An uneasy expression rested upon his strongly-marked features.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading An uneasy expression rested upon his strongly-marked features.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lightfoot stood silent, though making a rapid sign with his thumb, that might have represented a cross.
land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading THE WOODLAND TRAGEDY.
Chapter 3 of The Wood King by Jos. E. (Joseph Edward) Badger holds 266 sentences, grouped into 54 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.
Chapter 3 holds 266 sentences of The Wood King, unabridged, divided into 54 reading sections.
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