Chapter 15 of To Him That Hath is here in full — 242 sentences across 49 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 15 of To Him That Hath is here in full — 242 sentences across 49 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A PROPHECY At the end of the afternoon, a few days later, a fierce battle was being waged in the basement room that was the Aldrich home, when a knock made David lower his defensive fists. "Ah, don't stop, pard," Tom begged of his cornered enemy. "Let 'em pound. It's just somebody else kickin' about de heat." "We'll only stop a second.
Chapter 15 of To Him That Hath is here in full — 242 sentences across 49 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading “A PROPHECY At the end of the afternoon, a few days later, a fierce battle was being waged in the basement room that was the Aldrich home, when a knock made David lower his defensive fists.”
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading “"Ah, don't stop, pard," Tom begged of his cornered enemy.”
intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
From this reading “A PROPHECY At the end of the afternoon, a few days later, a fierce battle was being waged in the basement room that was the Aldrich home, when a knock made David lower his defensive fists.”
plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading “A PROPHECY At the end of the afternoon, a few days later, a fierce battle was being waged in the basement room that was the Aldrich home, when a knock made David lower his defensive fists.”
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading “A PROPHECY At the end of the afternoon, a few days later, a fierce battle was being waged in the basement room that was the Aldrich home, when a knock made David lower his defensive fists.”
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading “"Let 'em pound.”
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading “A PROPHECY At the end of the afternoon, a few days later, a fierce battle was being waged in the basement room that was the Aldrich home, when a knock made David lower his defensive fists.”
past form of “wage” — carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)
From this reading “A PROPHECY At the end of the afternoon, a few days later, a fierce battle was being waged in the basement room that was the Aldrich home, when a knock made David lower his defensive fists.”
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In this reading “A PROPHECY At the end of the afternoon, a few days later, a fierce battle was being waged in the basement room that was the Aldrich home, when a knock made David lower his defensive fists.”
In this reading “A PROPHECY At the end of the afternoon, a few days later, a fierce battle was being waged in the basement room that was the Aldrich home, when a knock made David lower his defensive fists.”
In this reading “A PROPHECY At the end of the afternoon, a few days later, a fierce battle was being waged in the basement room that was the Aldrich home, when a knock made David lower his defensive fists.”
In this reading “A PROPHECY At the end of the afternoon, a few days later, a fierce battle was being waged in the basement room that was the Aldrich home, when a knock made David lower his defensive fists.”
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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 PROPHECY At the end of the afternoon, a few days later, a fierce battle was being waged in the basement room that was the Aldrich home, when a knock made David lower his defensive fists.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It's just somebody else kickin' about de heat."
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A PROPHECY At the end of the afternoon, a few days later, a fierce battle was being waged in the basement room that was the Aldrich home, when a knock made David lower his defensive fists.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ah, don't stop, pard," Tom begged of his cornered enemy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A PROPHECY At the end of the afternoon, a few days later, a fierce battle was being waged in the basement room that was the Aldrich home, when a knock made David lower his defensive fists.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A PROPHECY At the end of the afternoon, a few days later, a fierce battle was being waged in the basement room that was the Aldrich home, when a knock made David lower his defensive fists.
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading A PROPHECY At the end of the afternoon, a few days later, a fierce battle was being waged in the basement room that was the Aldrich home, when a knock made David lower his defensive fists.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading A PROPHECY At the end of the afternoon, a few days later, a fierce battle was being waged in the basement room that was the Aldrich home, when a knock made David lower his defensive fists.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "Ah, don't stop, pard," Tom begged of his cornered enemy.
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A PROPHECY At the end of the afternoon, a few days later, a fierce battle was being waged in the basement room that was the Aldrich home, when a knock made David lower his defensive fists.
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading "Ah, don't stop, pard," Tom begged of his cornered enemy.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading A PROPHECY At the end of the afternoon, a few days later, a fierce battle was being waged in the basement room that was the Aldrich home, when a knock made David lower his defensive fists.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A PROPHECY At the end of the afternoon, a few days later, a fierce battle was being waged in the basement room that was the Aldrich home, when a knock made David lower his defensive fists.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading It's just somebody else kickin' about de heat."
intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
From this reading A PROPHECY At the end of the afternoon, a few days later, a fierce battle was being waged in the basement room that was the Aldrich home, when a knock made David lower his defensive fists.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ah, don't stop, pard," Tom begged of his cornered enemy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It's just somebody else kickin' about de heat."
a quad with a square body
From this reading "Let 'em pound.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A PROPHECY At the end of the afternoon, a few days later, a fierce battle was being waged in the basement room that was the Aldrich home, when a knock made David lower his defensive fists.
an opposing military force
From this reading "Ah, don't stop, pard," Tom begged of his cornered enemy.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A PROPHECY At the end of the afternoon, a few days later, a fierce battle was being waged in the basement room that was the Aldrich home, when a knock made David lower his defensive fists.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading A PROPHECY At the end of the afternoon, a few days later, a fierce battle was being waged in the basement room that was the Aldrich home, when a knock made David lower his defensive fists.
plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading A PROPHECY At the end of the afternoon, a few days later, a fierce battle was being waged in the basement room that was the Aldrich home, when a knock made David lower his defensive fists.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading It's just somebody else kickin' about de heat."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A PROPHECY At the end of the afternoon, a few days later, a fierce battle was being waged in the basement room that was the Aldrich home, when a knock made David lower his defensive fists.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A PROPHECY At the end of the afternoon, a few days later, a fierce battle was being waged in the basement room that was the Aldrich home, when a knock made David lower his defensive fists.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A PROPHECY At the end of the afternoon, a few days later, a fierce battle was being waged in the basement room that was the Aldrich home, when a knock made David lower his defensive fists.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It's just somebody else kickin' about de heat."
and nothing more
From this reading It's just somebody else kickin' about de heat."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It's just somebody else kickin' about de heat."
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading A PROPHECY At the end of the afternoon, a few days later, a fierce battle was being waged in the basement room that was the Aldrich home, when a knock made David lower his defensive fists.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A PROPHECY At the end of the afternoon, a few days later, a fierce battle was being waged in the basement room that was the Aldrich home, when a knock made David lower his defensive fists.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let 'em pound.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading A PROPHECY At the end of the afternoon, a few days later, a fierce battle was being waged in the basement room that was the Aldrich home, when a knock made David lower his defensive fists.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A PROPHECY At the end of the afternoon, a few days later, a fierce battle was being waged in the basement room that was the Aldrich home, when a knock made David lower his defensive fists.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PROPHECY At the end of the afternoon, a few days later, a fierce battle was being waged in the basement room that was the Aldrich home, when a knock made David lower his defensive fists.
and nothing more
From this reading "We'll only stop a second.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ah, don't stop, pard," Tom begged of his cornered enemy.
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading "Let 'em pound.
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading A PROPHECY At the end of the afternoon, a few days later, a fierce battle was being waged in the basement room that was the Aldrich home, when a knock made David lower his defensive fists.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A PROPHECY At the end of the afternoon, a few days later, a fierce battle was being waged in the basement room that was the Aldrich home, when a knock made David lower his defensive fists.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "We'll only stop a second.
a person, without saying who
From this reading It's just somebody else kickin' about de heat."
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "Ah, don't stop, pard," Tom begged of his cornered enemy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A PROPHECY At the end of the afternoon, a few days later, a fierce battle was being waged in the basement room that was the Aldrich home, when a knock made David lower his defensive fists.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PROPHECY At the end of the afternoon, a few days later, a fierce battle was being waged in the basement room that was the Aldrich home, when a knock made David lower his defensive fists.
male cat
From this reading "Ah, don't stop, pard," Tom begged of his cornered enemy.
past form of “wage” — carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)
From this reading A PROPHECY At the end of the afternoon, a few days later, a fierce battle was being waged in the basement room that was the Aldrich home, when a knock made David lower his defensive fists.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A PROPHECY At the end of the afternoon, a few days later, a fierce battle was being waged in the basement room that was the Aldrich home, when a knock made David lower his defensive fists.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We'll only stop a second.
at the time that
From this reading A PROPHECY At the end of the afternoon, a few days later, a fierce battle was being waged in the basement room that was the Aldrich home, when a knock made David lower his defensive fists.
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