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Chapter 10 of With Hoops of Steel is here in full — 88 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The thunder clap which frightened the herd of cattle also roused Tuttle and Ellhorn, and through half-awakened consciousness they heard the noise of the stampede. "What's that! The cattle?" exclaimed Tuttle, rising on his elbow. Ellhorn jumped to his feet. "Tom, there goes ten thousand dollars on the hoof and a-runnin' like hell!"
Chapter 10 of With Hoops of Steel is here in full — 88 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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put quickly or forcibly
From this reading “The thunder clap which frightened the herd of cattle also roused Tuttle and Ellhorn, and through half-awakened consciousness they heard the noise of the stampede.”
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading “The cattle?" exclaimed Tuttle, rising on his elbow.”
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading “The thunder clap which frightened the herd of cattle also roused Tuttle and Ellhorn, and through half-awakened consciousness they heard the noise of the stampede.”
the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading “"Tom, there goes ten thousand dollars on the hoof and a-runnin' like hell!"”
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading “Ellhorn jumped to his feet.”
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading “The thunder clap which frightened the herd of cattle also roused Tuttle and Ellhorn, and through half-awakened consciousness they heard the noise of the stampede.”
cause to run in panic
From this reading “The thunder clap which frightened the herd of cattle also roused Tuttle and Ellhorn, and through half-awakened consciousness they heard the noise of the stampede.”
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading “The thunder clap which frightened the herd of cattle also roused Tuttle and Ellhorn, and through half-awakened consciousness they heard the noise of the stampede.”
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From this reading "Tom, there goes ten thousand dollars on the hoof and a-runnin' like hell!"
in addition
From this reading The thunder clap which frightened the herd of cattle also roused Tuttle and Ellhorn, and through half-awakened consciousness they heard the noise of the stampede.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The thunder clap which frightened the herd of cattle also roused Tuttle and Ellhorn, and through half-awakened consciousness they heard the noise of the stampede.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading The thunder clap which frightened the herd of cattle also roused Tuttle and Ellhorn, and through half-awakened consciousness they heard the noise of the stampede.
put quickly or forcibly
From this reading The thunder clap which frightened the herd of cattle also roused Tuttle and Ellhorn, and through half-awakened consciousness they heard the noise of the stampede.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading The thunder clap which frightened the herd of cattle also roused Tuttle and Ellhorn, and through half-awakened consciousness they heard the noise of the stampede.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading "Tom, there goes ten thousand dollars on the hoof and a-runnin' like hell!"
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading The cattle?" exclaimed Tuttle, rising on his elbow.
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From this reading The thunder clap which frightened the herd of cattle also roused Tuttle and Ellhorn, and through half-awakened consciousness they heard the noise of the stampede.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading The cattle?" exclaimed Tuttle, rising on his elbow.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Ellhorn jumped to his feet.
made afraid
From this reading The thunder clap which frightened the herd of cattle also roused Tuttle and Ellhorn, and through half-awakened consciousness they heard the noise of the stampede.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "Tom, there goes ten thousand dollars on the hoof and a-runnin' like hell!"
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From this reading The thunder clap which frightened the herd of cattle also roused Tuttle and Ellhorn, and through half-awakened consciousness they heard the noise of the stampede.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The thunder clap which frightened the herd of cattle also roused Tuttle and Ellhorn, and through half-awakened consciousness they heard the noise of the stampede.
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading "Tom, there goes ten thousand dollars on the hoof and a-runnin' like hell!"
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading The thunder clap which frightened the herd of cattle also roused Tuttle and Ellhorn, and through half-awakened consciousness they heard the noise of the stampede.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The cattle?" exclaimed Tuttle, rising on his elbow.
the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading "Tom, there goes ten thousand dollars on the hoof and a-runnin' like hell!"
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Ellhorn jumped to his feet.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Tom, there goes ten thousand dollars on the hoof and a-runnin' like hell!"
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The thunder clap which frightened the herd of cattle also roused Tuttle and Ellhorn, and through half-awakened consciousness they heard the noise of the stampede.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The thunder clap which frightened the herd of cattle also roused Tuttle and Ellhorn, and through half-awakened consciousness they heard the noise of the stampede.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The cattle?" exclaimed Tuttle, rising on his elbow.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The cattle?" exclaimed Tuttle, rising on his elbow.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading The thunder clap which frightened the herd of cattle also roused Tuttle and Ellhorn, and through half-awakened consciousness they heard the noise of the stampede.
cause to run in panic
From this reading The thunder clap which frightened the herd of cattle also roused Tuttle and Ellhorn, and through half-awakened consciousness they heard the noise of the stampede.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "Tom, there goes ten thousand dollars on the hoof and a-runnin' like hell!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What's that!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The thunder clap which frightened the herd of cattle also roused Tuttle and Ellhorn, and through half-awakened consciousness they heard the noise of the stampede.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Tom, there goes ten thousand dollars on the hoof and a-runnin' like hell!"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The thunder clap which frightened the herd of cattle also roused Tuttle and Ellhorn, and through half-awakened consciousness they heard the noise of the stampede.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading "Tom, there goes ten thousand dollars on the hoof and a-runnin' like hell!"
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The thunder clap which frightened the herd of cattle also roused Tuttle and Ellhorn, and through half-awakened consciousness they heard the noise of the stampede.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading The thunder clap which frightened the herd of cattle also roused Tuttle and Ellhorn, and through half-awakened consciousness they heard the noise of the stampede.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ellhorn jumped to his feet.
male cat
From this reading "Tom, there goes ten thousand dollars on the hoof and a-runnin' like hell!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The thunder clap which frightened the herd of cattle also roused Tuttle and Ellhorn, and through half-awakened consciousness they heard the noise of the stampede.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What's that!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The thunder clap which frightened the herd of cattle also roused Tuttle and Ellhorn, and through half-awakened consciousness they heard the noise of the stampede.
Chapter 10 of With Hoops of Steel by Florence Finch Kelly holds 88 sentences, grouped into 18 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.
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