Chapter 1 of Bert Wilson's Twin Cylinder Racer is here in full — 174 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 1 of Bert Wilson's Twin Cylinder Racer is here in full — 174 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Author of "Bert Wilson at the Wheel," "Wireless Operator," "Fadeaway Ball," "Marathon Winner," "At Panama." "Stop her. Stop her. She's running wild!" The cry ended almost in a shriek that rang high above the murmur of voices at the railroad station.
Chapter 1 of Bert Wilson's Twin Cylinder Racer is here in full — 174 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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any long and arduous undertaking
From this reading “Author of "Bert Wilson at the Wheel," "Wireless Operator," "Fadeaway Ball," "Marathon Winner," "At Panama."”
(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
From this reading “Author of "Bert Wilson at the Wheel," "Wireless Operator," "Fadeaway Ball," "Marathon Winner," "At Panama."”
a republic on the Isthmus of Panama; achieved independence from Colombia in 1903
From this reading “Author of "Bert Wilson at the Wheel," "Wireless Operator," "Fadeaway Ball," "Marathon Winner," "At Panama."”
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading “The cry ended almost in a shriek that rang high above the murmur of voices at the railroad station.”
sharp piercing cry
From this reading “The cry ended almost in a shriek that rang high above the murmur of voices at the railroad station.”
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading “Author of "Bert Wilson at the Wheel," "Wireless Operator," "Fadeaway Ball," "Marathon Winner," "At Panama."”
the contestant who wins the contest
From this reading “Author of "Bert Wilson at the Wheel," "Wireless Operator," "Fadeaway Ball," "Marathon Winner," "At Panama."”
medium for communication
From this reading “Author of "Bert Wilson at the Wheel," "Wireless Operator," "Fadeaway Ball," "Marathon Winner," "At Panama."”
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In this reading “Author of "Bert Wilson at the Wheel," "Wireless Operator," "Fadeaway Ball," "Marathon Winner," "At Panama."”
terminal where trains load or unload passengers or goods
In this reading “The cry ended almost in a shriek that rang high above the murmur of voices at the railroad station.”
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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 cry ended almost in a shriek that rang high above the murmur of voices at the railroad station.
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The cry ended almost in a shriek that rang high above the murmur of voices at the railroad station.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The cry ended almost in a shriek that rang high above the murmur of voices at the railroad station.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Author of "Bert Wilson at the Wheel," "Wireless Operator," "Fadeaway Ball," "Marathon Winner," "At Panama."
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "Bert Wilson at the Wheel," "Wireless Operator," "Fadeaway Ball," "Marathon Winner," "At Panama."
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Author of "Bert Wilson at the Wheel," "Wireless Operator," "Fadeaway Ball," "Marathon Winner," "At Panama."
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From this reading Author of "Bert Wilson at the Wheel," "Wireless Operator," "Fadeaway Ball," "Marathon Winner," "At Panama."
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The cry ended almost in a shriek that rang high above the murmur of voices at the railroad station.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The cry ended almost in a shriek that rang high above the murmur of voices at the railroad station.
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From this reading Author of "Bert Wilson at the Wheel," "Wireless Operator," "Fadeaway Ball," "Marathon Winner," "At Panama."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Stop her.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The cry ended almost in a shriek that rang high above the murmur of voices at the railroad station.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The cry ended almost in a shriek that rang high above the murmur of voices at the railroad station.
any long and arduous undertaking
From this reading Author of "Bert Wilson at the Wheel," "Wireless Operator," "Fadeaway Ball," "Marathon Winner," "At Panama."
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading The cry ended almost in a shriek that rang high above the murmur of voices at the railroad station.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "Bert Wilson at the Wheel," "Wireless Operator," "Fadeaway Ball," "Marathon Winner," "At Panama."
(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
From this reading Author of "Bert Wilson at the Wheel," "Wireless Operator," "Fadeaway Ball," "Marathon Winner," "At Panama."
a republic on the Isthmus of Panama; achieved independence from Colombia in 1903
From this reading Author of "Bert Wilson at the Wheel," "Wireless Operator," "Fadeaway Ball," "Marathon Winner," "At Panama."
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading The cry ended almost in a shriek that rang high above the murmur of voices at the railroad station.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The cry ended almost in a shriek that rang high above the murmur of voices at the railroad station.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading She's running wild!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She's running wild!"
sharp piercing cry
From this reading The cry ended almost in a shriek that rang high above the murmur of voices at the railroad station.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The cry ended almost in a shriek that rang high above the murmur of voices at the railroad station.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "Stop her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The cry ended almost in a shriek that rang high above the murmur of voices at the railroad station.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of "Bert Wilson at the Wheel," "Wireless Operator," "Fadeaway Ball," "Marathon Winner," "At Panama."
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The cry ended almost in a shriek that rang high above the murmur of voices at the railroad station.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading Author of "Bert Wilson at the Wheel," "Wireless Operator," "Fadeaway Ball," "Marathon Winner," "At Panama."
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading She's running wild!"
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading Author of "Bert Wilson at the Wheel," "Wireless Operator," "Fadeaway Ball," "Marathon Winner," "At Panama."
the contestant who wins the contest
From this reading Author of "Bert Wilson at the Wheel," "Wireless Operator," "Fadeaway Ball," "Marathon Winner," "At Panama."
medium for communication
From this reading Author of "Bert Wilson at the Wheel," "Wireless Operator," "Fadeaway Ball," "Marathon Winner," "At Panama."
Chapter 1 of Bert Wilson's Twin Cylinder Racer by J. W. Duffield holds 174 sentences, grouped into 35 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.
Chapter 1 holds 174 sentences of Bert Wilson's Twin Cylinder Racer, unabridged, divided into 35 reading sections.
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