Chapter 13 of Boys of The Fort is here in full — 129 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 13 of Boys of The Fort is here in full — 129 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A FISH AND A SNAKE. "Look out, Darry, or he'll kill you!" "Look out for yourself, Joe!" These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons. But in their haste the aim of each was poor, and the bullets flew wide of the mark.
Chapter 13 of Boys of The Fort is here in full — 129 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading “But in their haste the aim of each was poor, and the bullets flew wide of the mark.”
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading “But in their haste the aim of each was poor, and the bullets flew wide of the mark.”
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading “These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons.”
having lost your job
From this reading “These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons.”
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading “These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons.”
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading “These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons.”
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading “A FISH AND A SNAKE.”
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading “These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons.”
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 “These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons.”
In this reading “These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons.”
In this reading “But in their haste the aim of each was poor, and the bullets flew wide of the mark.”
be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful
In this reading “"Look out, Darry, or he'll kill you!"”
In this reading “These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons.”
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 A FISH AND A SNAKE.
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading But in their haste the aim of each was poor, and the bullets flew wide of the mark.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FISH AND A SNAKE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons.
the two together, not just one
From this reading These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons.
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading But in their haste the aim of each was poor, and the bullets flew wide of the mark.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in their haste the aim of each was poor, and the bullets flew wide of the mark.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Look out, Darry, or he'll kill you!"
having lost your job
From this reading These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But in their haste the aim of each was poor, and the bullets flew wide of the mark.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading A FISH AND A SNAKE.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading But in their haste the aim of each was poor, and the bullets flew wide of the mark.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Look out for yourself, Joe!"
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading But in their haste the aim of each was poor, and the bullets flew wide of the mark.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Look out, Darry, or he'll kill you!"
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But in their haste the aim of each was poor, and the bullets flew wide of the mark.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Look out for yourself, Joe!"
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "Look out, Darry, or he'll kill you!"
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look out, Darry, or he'll kill you!"
attach a tag or label to
From this reading But in their haste the aim of each was poor, and the bullets flew wide of the mark.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But in their haste the aim of each was poor, and the bullets flew wide of the mark.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Look out, Darry, or he'll kill you!"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Look out, Darry, or he'll kill you!"
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading But in their haste the aim of each was poor, and the bullets flew wide of the mark.
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons.
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading A FISH AND A SNAKE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But in their haste the aim of each was poor, and the bullets flew wide of the mark.
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading But in their haste the aim of each was poor, and the bullets flew wide of the mark.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Look out, Darry, or he'll kill you!"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading These cries were followed by two shots, as both the young hunters discharged their weapons.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Look out for yourself, Joe!"
Chapter 13 of Boys of The Fort by Edward Stratemeyer holds 129 sentences, grouped into 26 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 13 holds 129 sentences of Boys of The Fort, unabridged, divided into 26 reading sections.
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