Chapter 11 of When Santiago Fell is here in full — 106 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 11 of When Santiago Fell is here in full — 106 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A WILD RIDE ON HORSEBACK. I was of course deeply interested in what Alano had to say, and my heart gave a sudden leap when he mentioned that General Garcia's wing of the rebel army was so close at hand. Instantly I thought of my father. Was he in the ranks? I was about to speak when my Cuban chum motioned me to silence.
Chapter 11 of When Santiago Fell is here in full — 106 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/21 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading “I was about to speak when my Cuban chum motioned me to silence.”
of or relating to or characteristic of Cuba or the people of Cuba
From this reading “I was about to speak when my Cuban chum motioned me to silence.”
the back of a horse
From this reading “A WILD RIDE ON HORSEBACK.”
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading “I was of course deeply interested in what Alano had to say, and my heart gave a sudden leap when he mentioned that General Garcia's wing of the rebel army was so close at hand.”
past form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading “I was about to speak when my Cuban chum motioned me to silence.”
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading “Was he in the ranks?”
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading “I was of course deeply interested in what Alano had to say, and my heart gave a sudden leap when he mentioned that General Garcia's wing of the rebel army was so close at hand.”
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading “I was of course deeply interested in what Alano had to say, and my heart gave a sudden leap when he mentioned that General Garcia's wing of the rebel army was so close at hand.”
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 “I was of course deeply interested in what Alano had to say, and my heart gave a sudden leap when he mentioned that General Garcia's wing of the rebel army was so close at hand.”
In this reading “A WILD RIDE ON HORSEBACK.”
In this reading “I was of course deeply interested in what Alano had to say, and my heart gave a sudden leap when he mentioned that General Garcia's wing of the rebel army was so close at hand.”
In this reading “I was of course deeply interested in what Alano had to say, and my heart gave a sudden leap when he mentioned that General Garcia's wing of the rebel army was so close at hand.”
as might be expected
In this reading “I was of course deeply interested in what Alano had to say, and my heart gave a sudden leap when he mentioned that General Garcia's wing of the rebel army was so close at hand.”
In this reading “A WILD RIDE ON HORSEBACK.”
close in space; within reach
In this reading “I was of course deeply interested in what Alano had to say, and my heart gave a sudden leap when he mentioned that General Garcia's wing of the rebel army was so close at hand.”
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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 WILD RIDE ON HORSEBACK.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I was about to speak when my Cuban chum motioned me to silence.
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From this reading I was of course deeply interested in what Alano had to say, and my heart gave a sudden leap when he mentioned that General Garcia's wing of the rebel army was so close at hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was of course deeply interested in what Alano had to say, and my heart gave a sudden leap when he mentioned that General Garcia's wing of the rebel army was so close at hand.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading I was of course deeply interested in what Alano had to say, and my heart gave a sudden leap when he mentioned that General Garcia's wing of the rebel army was so close at hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was of course deeply interested in what Alano had to say, and my heart gave a sudden leap when he mentioned that General Garcia's wing of the rebel army was so close at hand.
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading I was about to speak when my Cuban chum motioned me to silence.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading I was of course deeply interested in what Alano had to say, and my heart gave a sudden leap when he mentioned that General Garcia's wing of the rebel army was so close at hand.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I was of course deeply interested in what Alano had to say, and my heart gave a sudden leap when he mentioned that General Garcia's wing of the rebel army was so close at hand.
of or relating to or characteristic of Cuba or the people of Cuba
From this reading I was about to speak when my Cuban chum motioned me to silence.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading I was of course deeply interested in what Alano had to say, and my heart gave a sudden leap when he mentioned that General Garcia's wing of the rebel army was so close at hand.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Instantly I thought of my father.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was of course deeply interested in what Alano had to say, and my heart gave a sudden leap when he mentioned that General Garcia's wing of the rebel army was so close at hand.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I was of course deeply interested in what Alano had to say, and my heart gave a sudden leap when he mentioned that General Garcia's wing of the rebel army was so close at hand.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading I was of course deeply interested in what Alano had to say, and my heart gave a sudden leap when he mentioned that General Garcia's wing of the rebel army was so close at hand.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was of course deeply interested in what Alano had to say, and my heart gave a sudden leap when he mentioned that General Garcia's wing of the rebel army was so close at hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I was of course deeply interested in what Alano had to say, and my heart gave a sudden leap when he mentioned that General Garcia's wing of the rebel army was so close at hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was of course deeply interested in what Alano had to say, and my heart gave a sudden leap when he mentioned that General Garcia's wing of the rebel army was so close at hand.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading I was of course deeply interested in what Alano had to say, and my heart gave a sudden leap when he mentioned that General Garcia's wing of the rebel army was so close at hand.
the back of a horse
From this reading A WILD RIDE ON HORSEBACK.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was of course deeply interested in what Alano had to say, and my heart gave a sudden leap when he mentioned that General Garcia's wing of the rebel army was so close at hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was of course deeply interested in what Alano had to say, and my heart gave a sudden leap when he mentioned that General Garcia's wing of the rebel army was so close at hand.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Instantly I thought of my father.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading I was of course deeply interested in what Alano had to say, and my heart gave a sudden leap when he mentioned that General Garcia's wing of the rebel army was so close at hand.
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading I was of course deeply interested in what Alano had to say, and my heart gave a sudden leap when he mentioned that General Garcia's wing of the rebel army was so close at hand.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was about to speak when my Cuban chum motioned me to silence.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading I was of course deeply interested in what Alano had to say, and my heart gave a sudden leap when he mentioned that General Garcia's wing of the rebel army was so close at hand.
past form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading I was about to speak when my Cuban chum motioned me to silence.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was of course deeply interested in what Alano had to say, and my heart gave a sudden leap when he mentioned that General Garcia's wing of the rebel army was so close at hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was of course deeply interested in what Alano had to say, and my heart gave a sudden leap when he mentioned that General Garcia's wing of the rebel army was so close at hand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A WILD RIDE ON HORSEBACK.
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Was he in the ranks?
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading I was of course deeply interested in what Alano had to say, and my heart gave a sudden leap when he mentioned that General Garcia's wing of the rebel army was so close at hand.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A WILD RIDE ON HORSEBACK.
express in words
From this reading I was of course deeply interested in what Alano had to say, and my heart gave a sudden leap when he mentioned that General Garcia's wing of the rebel army was so close at hand.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading I was about to speak when my Cuban chum motioned me to silence.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I was of course deeply interested in what Alano had to say, and my heart gave a sudden leap when he mentioned that General Garcia's wing of the rebel army was so close at hand.
express in speech
From this reading I was about to speak when my Cuban chum motioned me to silence.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading I was of course deeply interested in what Alano had to say, and my heart gave a sudden leap when he mentioned that General Garcia's wing of the rebel army was so close at hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was of course deeply interested in what Alano had to say, and my heart gave a sudden leap when he mentioned that General Garcia's wing of the rebel army was so close at hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was of course deeply interested in what Alano had to say, and my heart gave a sudden leap when he mentioned that General Garcia's wing of the rebel army was so close at hand.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Instantly I thought of my father.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was of course deeply interested in what Alano had to say, and my heart gave a sudden leap when he mentioned that General Garcia's wing of the rebel army was so close at hand.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was of course deeply interested in what Alano had to say, and my heart gave a sudden leap when he mentioned that General Garcia's wing of the rebel army was so close at hand.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I was of course deeply interested in what Alano had to say, and my heart gave a sudden leap when he mentioned that General Garcia's wing of the rebel army was so close at hand.
at the time that
From this reading I was of course deeply interested in what Alano had to say, and my heart gave a sudden leap when he mentioned that General Garcia's wing of the rebel army was so close at hand.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading A WILD RIDE ON HORSEBACK.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading I was of course deeply interested in what Alano had to say, and my heart gave a sudden leap when he mentioned that General Garcia's wing of the rebel army was so close at hand.
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