Chapter 9 of Baseball Joe Around the World is here in full — 111 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 9 of Baseball Joe Around the World is here in full — 111 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE UNDER DOG "Talking of angels!" exclaimed Jim, giving Joe a sharp nudge in the ribs. Joe looked up quickly and saw Hartley coming down the corridor. "It's 'Bugs,' sure enough," he said. "And, for a wonder, he's walking straight." "Guess he's on his good behavior," remarked Hughson.
Chapter 9 of Baseball Joe Around the World is here in full — 111 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading “THE UNDER DOG "Talking of angels!" exclaimed Jim, giving Joe a sharp nudge in the ribs.”
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading “"Guess he's on his good behavior," remarked Hughson.”
plural of “bug” — general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate
From this reading “"It's 'Bugs,' sure enough," he said.”
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading “Joe looked up quickly and saw Hartley coming down the corridor.”
English philosopher who introduced the theory of the association of ideas (1705-1757)
From this reading “Joe looked up quickly and saw Hartley coming down the corridor.”
to push against gently
From this reading “THE UNDER DOG "Talking of angels!" exclaimed Jim, giving Joe a sharp nudge in the ribs.”
plural of “rib” — support resembling the rib of an animal
From this reading “THE UNDER DOG "Talking of angels!" exclaimed Jim, giving Joe a sharp nudge in the ribs.”
close enough to be walked to
From this reading “"And, for a wonder, he's walking straight."”
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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 THE UNDER DOG "Talking of angels!" exclaimed Jim, giving Joe a sharp nudge in the ribs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Joe looked up quickly and saw Hartley coming down the corridor.
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading THE UNDER DOG "Talking of angels!" exclaimed Jim, giving Joe a sharp nudge in the ribs.
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading "Guess he's on his good behavior," remarked Hughson.
plural of “bug” — general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate
From this reading "It's 'Bugs,' sure enough," he said.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Joe looked up quickly and saw Hartley coming down the corridor.
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Joe looked up quickly and saw Hartley coming down the corridor.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading THE UNDER DOG "Talking of angels!" exclaimed Jim, giving Joe a sharp nudge in the ribs.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Joe looked up quickly and saw Hartley coming down the corridor.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "It's 'Bugs,' sure enough," he said.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading THE UNDER DOG "Talking of angels!" exclaimed Jim, giving Joe a sharp nudge in the ribs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "And, for a wonder, he's walking straight."
the act of giving
From this reading THE UNDER DOG "Talking of angels!" exclaimed Jim, giving Joe a sharp nudge in the ribs.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Guess he's on his good behavior," remarked Hughson.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "Guess he's on his good behavior," remarked Hughson.
English philosopher who introduced the theory of the association of ideas (1705-1757)
From this reading Joe looked up quickly and saw Hartley coming down the corridor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It's 'Bugs,' sure enough," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And, for a wonder, he's walking straight."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Guess he's on his good behavior," remarked Hughson.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Guess he's on his good behavior," remarked Hughson.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE UNDER DOG "Talking of angels!" exclaimed Jim, giving Joe a sharp nudge in the ribs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's 'Bugs,' sure enough," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE UNDER DOG "Talking of angels!" exclaimed Jim, giving Joe a sharp nudge in the ribs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE UNDER DOG "Talking of angels!" exclaimed Jim, giving Joe a sharp nudge in the ribs.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Joe looked up quickly and saw Hartley coming down the corridor.
to push against gently
From this reading THE UNDER DOG "Talking of angels!" exclaimed Jim, giving Joe a sharp nudge in the ribs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE UNDER DOG "Talking of angels!" exclaimed Jim, giving Joe a sharp nudge in the ribs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Guess he's on his good behavior," remarked Hughson.
with speed
From this reading Joe looked up quickly and saw Hartley coming down the corridor.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Guess he's on his good behavior," remarked Hughson.
plural of “rib” — support resembling the rib of an animal
From this reading THE UNDER DOG "Talking of angels!" exclaimed Jim, giving Joe a sharp nudge in the ribs.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It's 'Bugs,' sure enough," he said.
cut with a saw
From this reading Joe looked up quickly and saw Hartley coming down the corridor.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading THE UNDER DOG "Talking of angels!" exclaimed Jim, giving Joe a sharp nudge in the ribs.
successive (without a break)
From this reading "And, for a wonder, he's walking straight."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "It's 'Bugs,' sure enough," he said.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading THE UNDER DOG "Talking of angels!" exclaimed Jim, giving Joe a sharp nudge in the ribs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE UNDER DOG "Talking of angels!" exclaimed Jim, giving Joe a sharp nudge in the ribs.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE UNDER DOG "Talking of angels!" exclaimed Jim, giving Joe a sharp nudge in the ribs.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Joe looked up quickly and saw Hartley coming down the corridor.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading "And, for a wonder, he's walking straight."
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "And, for a wonder, he's walking straight."
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