Chapter 25 of Ben Stone at Oakdale is here in full — 97 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 25 of Ben Stone at Oakdale is here in full — 97 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
FLIGHT. Ben mounted the stairs in haste. “Here, Jerry,” he said, “let me try these shoes on you. Let’s see if they fit.” His hands trembled a bit as he removed the remnants of the shoes the blind boy had worn and tried the others upon Jerry’s feet.
Chapter 25 of Ben Stone at Oakdale is here in full — 97 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/19 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading “Ben mounted the stairs in haste.”
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading ““Here, Jerry,” he said, “let me try these shoes on you.”
possessive form of “jerry” — offensive term for a person of German descent
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading “Ben mounted the stairs in haste.”
plural of “remnant” — a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading “His hands trembled a bit as he removed the remnants of the shoes the blind boy had worn and tried the others upon Jerry’s feet.”
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading “His hands trembled a bit as he removed the remnants of the shoes the blind boy had worn and tried the others upon Jerry’s feet.”
a particular situation
From this reading ““Here, Jerry,” he said, “let me try these shoes on you.”
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading “His hands trembled a bit as he removed the remnants of the shoes the blind boy had worn and tried the others upon Jerry’s feet.”
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in a hurried or hasty manner
In this reading “Ben mounted the stairs in haste.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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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 His hands trembled a bit as he removed the remnants of the shoes the blind boy had worn and tried the others upon Jerry’s feet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His hands trembled a bit as he removed the remnants of the shoes the blind boy had worn and tried the others upon Jerry’s feet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His hands trembled a bit as he removed the remnants of the shoes the blind boy had worn and tried the others upon Jerry’s feet.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Ben mounted the stairs in haste.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading His hands trembled a bit as he removed the remnants of the shoes the blind boy had worn and tried the others upon Jerry’s feet.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading His hands trembled a bit as he removed the remnants of the shoes the blind boy had worn and tried the others upon Jerry’s feet.
a youthful male person
From this reading His hands trembled a bit as he removed the remnants of the shoes the blind boy had worn and tried the others upon Jerry’s feet.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading His hands trembled a bit as he removed the remnants of the shoes the blind boy had worn and tried the others upon Jerry’s feet.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Let’s see if they fit.”
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading FLIGHT.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His hands trembled a bit as he removed the remnants of the shoes the blind boy had worn and tried the others upon Jerry’s feet.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading His hands trembled a bit as he removed the remnants of the shoes the blind boy had worn and tried the others upon Jerry’s feet.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Ben mounted the stairs in haste.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Here, Jerry,” he said, “let me try these shoes on you.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Here, Jerry,” he said, “let me try these shoes on you.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His hands trembled a bit as he removed the remnants of the shoes the blind boy had worn and tried the others upon Jerry’s feet.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Let’s see if they fit.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ben mounted the stairs in haste.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading “Here, Jerry,” he said, “let me try these shoes on you.
possessive form of “jerry” — offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading His hands trembled a bit as he removed the remnants of the shoes the blind boy had worn and tried the others upon Jerry’s feet.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Here, Jerry,” he said, “let me try these shoes on you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Let’s see if they fit.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Here, Jerry,” he said, “let me try these shoes on you.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Ben mounted the stairs in haste.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His hands trembled a bit as he removed the remnants of the shoes the blind boy had worn and tried the others upon Jerry’s feet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Here, Jerry,” he said, “let me try these shoes on you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His hands trembled a bit as he removed the remnants of the shoes the blind boy had worn and tried the others upon Jerry’s feet.
plural of “remnant” — a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading His hands trembled a bit as he removed the remnants of the shoes the blind boy had worn and tried the others upon Jerry’s feet.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading His hands trembled a bit as he removed the remnants of the shoes the blind boy had worn and tried the others upon Jerry’s feet.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Here, Jerry,” he said, “let me try these shoes on you.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Let’s see if they fit.”
a particular situation
From this reading “Here, Jerry,” he said, “let me try these shoes on you.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Ben mounted the stairs in haste.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ben mounted the stairs in haste.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Here, Jerry,” he said, “let me try these shoes on you.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Let’s see if they fit.”
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading His hands trembled a bit as he removed the remnants of the shoes the blind boy had worn and tried the others upon Jerry’s feet.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading His hands trembled a bit as he removed the remnants of the shoes the blind boy had worn and tried the others upon Jerry’s feet.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading “Here, Jerry,” he said, “let me try these shoes on you.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His hands trembled a bit as he removed the remnants of the shoes the blind boy had worn and tried the others upon Jerry’s feet.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading His hands trembled a bit as he removed the remnants of the shoes the blind boy had worn and tried the others upon Jerry’s feet.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Here, Jerry,” he said, “let me try these shoes on you.
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