Chapter 9 of Bob, the photographer is here in full — 279 sentences across 56 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 9 of Bob, the photographer is here in full — 279 sentences across 56 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
BOB OBTAINS A SITUATION For the moment the sneak-thief did not recognize Bob. “Not so fast, my friend,” cried the boy. Bidwell started back. “What, you!” he exclaimed. “Exactly, Bidwell, and I want you.”
Chapter 9 of Bob, the photographer is here in full — 279 sentences across 56 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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move up and down repeatedly
From this reading “BOB OBTAINS A SITUATION For the moment the sneak-thief did not recognize Bob.”
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading ““Exactly, Bidwell, and I want you.””
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading ““What, you!” he exclaimed.”
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading ““Not so fast, my friend,” cried the boy.”
third-person singular of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading “BOB OBTAINS A SITUATION For the moment the sneak-thief did not recognize Bob.”
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading “BOB OBTAINS A SITUATION For the moment the sneak-thief did not recognize Bob.”
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading “BOB OBTAINS A SITUATION For the moment the sneak-thief did not recognize Bob.”
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Bidwell started back.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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In this reading “BOB OBTAINS A SITUATION For the moment the sneak-thief did not recognize Bob.”
temporarily
In this reading “BOB OBTAINS A SITUATION For the moment the sneak-thief did not recognize Bob.”
In this reading “Bidwell started back.”
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 BOB OBTAINS A SITUATION For the moment the sneak-thief did not recognize Bob.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Exactly, Bidwell, and I want you.”
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Bidwell started back.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bidwell started back.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading BOB OBTAINS A SITUATION For the moment the sneak-thief did not recognize Bob.
a youthful male person
From this reading “Not so fast, my friend,” cried the boy.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Not so fast, my friend,” cried the boy.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading BOB OBTAINS A SITUATION For the moment the sneak-thief did not recognize Bob.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading “Exactly, Bidwell, and I want you.”
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “What, you!” he exclaimed.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading “Not so fast, my friend,” cried the boy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BOB OBTAINS A SITUATION For the moment the sneak-thief did not recognize Bob.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Not so fast, my friend,” cried the boy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What, you!” he exclaimed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Exactly, Bidwell, and I want you.”
a particular point in time
From this reading BOB OBTAINS A SITUATION For the moment the sneak-thief did not recognize Bob.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Not so fast, my friend,” cried the boy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading BOB OBTAINS A SITUATION For the moment the sneak-thief did not recognize Bob.
third-person singular of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading BOB OBTAINS A SITUATION For the moment the sneak-thief did not recognize Bob.
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading BOB OBTAINS A SITUATION For the moment the sneak-thief did not recognize Bob.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading BOB OBTAINS A SITUATION For the moment the sneak-thief did not recognize Bob.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BOB OBTAINS A SITUATION For the moment the sneak-thief did not recognize Bob.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Not so fast, my friend,” cried the boy.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Bidwell started back.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BOB OBTAINS A SITUATION For the moment the sneak-thief did not recognize Bob.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “Exactly, Bidwell, and I want you.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What, you!” he exclaimed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What, you!” he exclaimed.
Chapter 9 of Bob, the photographer by Edward Stratemeyer holds 279 sentences, grouped into 56 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 9 holds 279 sentences of Bob, the photographer, unabridged, divided into 56 reading sections.
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