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Chapter 5 of Bound to Succeed is here in full — 215 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE BALLOONIST’S RESCUE There was a sharp bang as the bicycle struck the tree stump. Frank righted himself readily and ran to the machine where it had fallen. “Pshaw!” he exclaimed, “tire punctured and the wheel a pretty bad wreck generally.” This was true. A jagged sliver had ripped a hole in both the outer and inner tubes of the front wheel.
Chapter 5 of Bound to Succeed is here in full — 215 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
From this reading “THE BALLOONIST’S RESCUE There was a sharp bang as the bicycle struck the tree stump.”
having a sharply uneven surface or outline
From this reading “A jagged sliver had ripped a hole in both the outer and inner tubes of the front wheel.”
having a hole cut through
From this reading ““Pshaw!” he exclaimed, “tire punctured and the wheel a pretty bad wreck generally.””
past form of “right” — make reparations or amends for
From this reading “Frank righted himself readily and ran to the machine where it had fallen.”
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading “A jagged sliver had ripped a hole in both the outer and inner tubes of the front wheel.”
divide into slivers or splinters
From this reading “A jagged sliver had ripped a hole in both the outer and inner tubes of the front wheel.”
lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
From this reading ““Pshaw!” he exclaimed, “tire punctured and the wheel a pretty bad wreck generally.””
plural of “tube” — conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
From this reading “A jagged sliver had ripped a hole in both the outer and inner tubes of the front wheel.”
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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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BALLOONIST’S RESCUE There was a sharp bang as the bicycle struck the tree stump.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frank righted himself readily and ran to the machine where it had fallen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE BALLOONIST’S RESCUE There was a sharp bang as the bicycle struck the tree stump.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading “Pshaw!” he exclaimed, “tire punctured and the wheel a pretty bad wreck generally.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BALLOONIST’S RESCUE There was a sharp bang as the bicycle struck the tree stump.
strike violently
From this reading THE BALLOONIST’S RESCUE There was a sharp bang as the bicycle struck the tree stump.
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
From this reading THE BALLOONIST’S RESCUE There was a sharp bang as the bicycle struck the tree stump.
the two together, not just one
From this reading A jagged sliver had ripped a hole in both the outer and inner tubes of the front wheel.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Pshaw!” he exclaimed, “tire punctured and the wheel a pretty bad wreck generally.”
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Frank righted himself readily and ran to the machine where it had fallen.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank righted himself readily and ran to the machine where it had fallen.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A jagged sliver had ripped a hole in both the outer and inner tubes of the front wheel.
usually; as a rule
From this reading “Pshaw!” he exclaimed, “tire punctured and the wheel a pretty bad wreck generally.”
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Frank righted himself readily and ran to the machine where it had fallen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Pshaw!” he exclaimed, “tire punctured and the wheel a pretty bad wreck generally.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Frank righted himself readily and ran to the machine where it had fallen.
an opening into or through something
From this reading A jagged sliver had ripped a hole in both the outer and inner tubes of the front wheel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A jagged sliver had ripped a hole in both the outer and inner tubes of the front wheel.
located inward
From this reading A jagged sliver had ripped a hole in both the outer and inner tubes of the front wheel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Frank righted himself readily and ran to the machine where it had fallen.
having a sharply uneven surface or outline
From this reading A jagged sliver had ripped a hole in both the outer and inner tubes of the front wheel.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Frank righted himself readily and ran to the machine where it had fallen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A jagged sliver had ripped a hole in both the outer and inner tubes of the front wheel.
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading A jagged sliver had ripped a hole in both the outer and inner tubes of the front wheel.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “Pshaw!” he exclaimed, “tire punctured and the wheel a pretty bad wreck generally.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Pshaw!” he exclaimed, “tire punctured and the wheel a pretty bad wreck generally.”
having a hole cut through
From this reading “Pshaw!” he exclaimed, “tire punctured and the wheel a pretty bad wreck generally.”
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Frank righted himself readily and ran to the machine where it had fallen.
without much difficulty
From this reading Frank righted himself readily and ran to the machine where it had fallen.
free from harm or evil
From this reading THE BALLOONIST’S RESCUE There was a sharp bang as the bicycle struck the tree stump.
past form of “right” — make reparations or amends for
From this reading Frank righted himself readily and ran to the machine where it had fallen.
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading A jagged sliver had ripped a hole in both the outer and inner tubes of the front wheel.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading THE BALLOONIST’S RESCUE There was a sharp bang as the bicycle struck the tree stump.
divide into slivers or splinters
From this reading A jagged sliver had ripped a hole in both the outer and inner tubes of the front wheel.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading THE BALLOONIST’S RESCUE There was a sharp bang as the bicycle struck the tree stump.
the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled
From this reading THE BALLOONIST’S RESCUE There was a sharp bang as the bicycle struck the tree stump.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BALLOONIST’S RESCUE There was a sharp bang as the bicycle struck the tree stump.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE BALLOONIST’S RESCUE There was a sharp bang as the bicycle struck the tree stump.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was true.
lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
From this reading “Pshaw!” he exclaimed, “tire punctured and the wheel a pretty bad wreck generally.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frank righted himself readily and ran to the machine where it had fallen.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading THE BALLOONIST’S RESCUE There was a sharp bang as the bicycle struck the tree stump.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading This was true.
plural of “tube” — conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
From this reading A jagged sliver had ripped a hole in both the outer and inner tubes of the front wheel.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BALLOONIST’S RESCUE There was a sharp bang as the bicycle struck the tree stump.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading “Pshaw!” he exclaimed, “tire punctured and the wheel a pretty bad wreck generally.”
in or at the place that
From this reading Frank righted himself readily and ran to the machine where it had fallen.
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading “Pshaw!” he exclaimed, “tire punctured and the wheel a pretty bad wreck generally.”
Chapter 5 of Bound to Succeed by Allen Chapman holds 215 sentences, grouped into 43 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 5 holds 215 sentences of Bound to Succeed, unabridged, divided into 43 reading sections.
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