Chapter 21 of Blacky the Crow is here in full — 50 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 21 of Blacky the Crow is here in full — 50 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Who for another conquers fear Is truly brave, it is most clear. --Blacky the Crow. It was late in the afternoon, and Blacky the Crow was on his way to the Green Forest. As usual, he went around by the Big River to see if that man was scattering corn for the Ducks. He wasn't there.
Chapter 21 of Blacky the Crow is here in full — 50 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading “Who for another conquers fear Is truly brave, it is most clear.”
third-person singular of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading “Who for another conquers fear Is truly brave, it is most clear.”
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading “As usual, he went around by the Big River to see if that man was scattering corn for the Ducks.”
dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading “--Blacky the Crow.”
plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
From this reading “As usual, he went around by the Big River to see if that man was scattering corn for the Ducks.”
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading “It was late in the afternoon, and Blacky the Crow was on his way to the Green Forest.”
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
From this reading “As usual, he went around by the Big River to see if that man was scattering corn for the Ducks.”
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “Who for another conquers fear Is truly brave, it is most clear.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was late in the afternoon, and Blacky the Crow was on his way to the Green Forest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was late in the afternoon, and Blacky the Crow was on his way to the Green Forest.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Who for another conquers fear Is truly brave, it is most clear.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading As usual, he went around by the Big River to see if that man was scattering corn for the Ducks.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As usual, he went around by the Big River to see if that man was scattering corn for the Ducks.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As usual, he went around by the Big River to see if that man was scattering corn for the Ducks.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --Blacky the Crow.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Who for another conquers fear Is truly brave, it is most clear.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As usual, he went around by the Big River to see if that man was scattering corn for the Ducks.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Who for another conquers fear Is truly brave, it is most clear.
third-person singular of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading Who for another conquers fear Is truly brave, it is most clear.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading As usual, he went around by the Big River to see if that man was scattering corn for the Ducks.
dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading --Blacky the Crow.
plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
From this reading As usual, he went around by the Big River to see if that man was scattering corn for the Ducks.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Who for another conquers fear Is truly brave, it is most clear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Who for another conquers fear Is truly brave, it is most clear.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading It was late in the afternoon, and Blacky the Crow was on his way to the Green Forest.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading It was late in the afternoon, and Blacky the Crow was on his way to the Green Forest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As usual, he went around by the Big River to see if that man was scattering corn for the Ducks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was late in the afternoon, and Blacky the Crow was on his way to the Green Forest.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As usual, he went around by the Big River to see if that man was scattering corn for the Ducks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was late in the afternoon, and Blacky the Crow was on his way to the Green Forest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Who for another conquers fear Is truly brave, it is most clear.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Who for another conquers fear Is truly brave, it is most clear.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was late in the afternoon, and Blacky the Crow was on his way to the Green Forest.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As usual, he went around by the Big River to see if that man was scattering corn for the Ducks.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Who for another conquers fear Is truly brave, it is most clear.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was late in the afternoon, and Blacky the Crow was on his way to the Green Forest.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading As usual, he went around by the Big River to see if that man was scattering corn for the Ducks.
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
From this reading As usual, he went around by the Big River to see if that man was scattering corn for the Ducks.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As usual, he went around by the Big River to see if that man was scattering corn for the Ducks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As usual, he went around by the Big River to see if that man was scattering corn for the Ducks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading --Blacky the Crow.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He wasn't there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was late in the afternoon, and Blacky the Crow was on his way to the Green Forest.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Who for another conquers fear Is truly brave, it is most clear.
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading As usual, he went around by the Big River to see if that man was scattering corn for the Ducks.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was late in the afternoon, and Blacky the Crow was on his way to the Green Forest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He wasn't there.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was late in the afternoon, and Blacky the Crow was on his way to the Green Forest.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As usual, he went around by the Big River to see if that man was scattering corn for the Ducks.
which person or people
From this reading Who for another conquers fear Is truly brave, it is most clear.
Chapter 21 of Blacky the Crow by Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess holds 50 sentences, grouped into 10 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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 21 holds 50 sentences of Blacky the Crow, unabridged, divided into 10 reading sections.
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