Chapter 5 of Connecticut Boys in the Western Reserve is here in full — 115 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 5 of Connecticut Boys in the Western Reserve is here in full — 115 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
HIDDEN TREASURE. “He will not come back tonight,” was Ree’s quiet comment, when the savage vanished. “Great guns, but he’s swift!” exclaimed John, more excitedly. “He knows we are expecting him, and we will have no trouble to-night,” said Ree, and time proved that he was right. Early next morning the boys did have visitors, however.
Chapter 5 of Connecticut Boys in the Western Reserve is here in full — 115 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading ““He will not come back tonight,” was Ree’s quiet comment, when the savage vanished.”
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading ““Great guns, but he’s swift!” exclaimed John, more excitedly.”
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading ““He knows we are expecting him, and we will have no trouble to-night,” said Ree, and time proved that he was right.”
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading ““He will not come back tonight,” was Ree’s quiet comment, when the savage vanished.”
On the present night.
From this reading ““He will not come back tonight,” was Ree’s quiet comment, when the savage vanished.”
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading “HIDDEN TREASURE.”
having passed out of existence
From this reading ““He will not come back tonight,” was Ree’s quiet comment, when the savage vanished.”
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading “Early next morning the boys did have visitors, however.”
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 “HIDDEN TREASURE.”
In this reading “Early next morning the boys did have visitors, however.”
be restored
In this reading ““He will not come back tonight,” was Ree’s quiet comment, when the savage vanished.”
In this reading ““Great guns, but he’s swift!” exclaimed John, more excitedly.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “He knows we are expecting him, and we will have no trouble to-night,” said Ree, and time proved that he was right.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “He knows we are expecting him, and we will have no trouble to-night,” said Ree, and time proved that he was right.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “He will not come back tonight,” was Ree’s quiet comment, when the savage vanished.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Early next morning the boys did have visitors, however.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Great guns, but he’s swift!” exclaimed John, more excitedly.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “He will not come back tonight,” was Ree’s quiet comment, when the savage vanished.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading “He will not come back tonight,” was Ree’s quiet comment, when the savage vanished.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Early next morning the boys did have visitors, however.
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early next morning the boys did have visitors, however.
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading “Great guns, but he’s swift!” exclaimed John, more excitedly.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Great guns, but he’s swift!” exclaimed John, more excitedly.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading “He knows we are expecting him, and we will have no trouble to-night,” said Ree, and time proved that he was right.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “Great guns, but he’s swift!” exclaimed John, more excitedly.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading “Great guns, but he’s swift!” exclaimed John, more excitedly.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “He knows we are expecting him, and we will have no trouble to-night,” said Ree, and time proved that he was right.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He will not come back tonight,” was Ree’s quiet comment, when the savage vanished.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Great guns, but he’s swift!” exclaimed John, more excitedly.
not accessible to view
From this reading HIDDEN TREASURE.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “He knows we are expecting him, and we will have no trouble to-night,” said Ree, and time proved that he was right.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Early next morning the boys did have visitors, however.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading “Great guns, but he’s swift!” exclaimed John, more excitedly.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading “He knows we are expecting him, and we will have no trouble to-night,” said Ree, and time proved that he was right.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Great guns, but he’s swift!” exclaimed John, more excitedly.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early next morning the boys did have visitors, however.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Early next morning the boys did have visitors, however.
not any; not one
From this reading “He knows we are expecting him, and we will have no trouble to-night,” said Ree, and time proved that he was right.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “He will not come back tonight,” was Ree’s quiet comment, when the savage vanished.
established beyond doubt
From this reading “He knows we are expecting him, and we will have no trouble to-night,” said Ree, and time proved that he was right.
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading “He will not come back tonight,” was Ree’s quiet comment, when the savage vanished.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He knows we are expecting him, and we will have no trouble to-night,” said Ree, and time proved that he was right.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He will not come back tonight,” was Ree’s quiet comment, when the savage vanished.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “He knows we are expecting him, and we will have no trouble to-night,” said Ree, and time proved that he was right.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “He knows we are expecting him, and we will have no trouble to-night,” said Ree, and time proved that he was right.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading “He will not come back tonight,” was Ree’s quiet comment, when the savage vanished.
moving very fast
From this reading “Great guns, but he’s swift!” exclaimed John, more excitedly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “He knows we are expecting him, and we will have no trouble to-night,” said Ree, and time proved that he was right.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “He will not come back tonight,” was Ree’s quiet comment, when the savage vanished.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “He knows we are expecting him, and we will have no trouble to-night,” said Ree, and time proved that he was right.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He knows we are expecting him, and we will have no trouble to-night,” said Ree, and time proved that he was right.
On the present night.
From this reading “He will not come back tonight,” was Ree’s quiet comment, when the savage vanished.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading HIDDEN TREASURE.
a source of difficulty
From this reading “He knows we are expecting him, and we will have no trouble to-night,” said Ree, and time proved that he was right.
having passed out of existence
From this reading “He will not come back tonight,” was Ree’s quiet comment, when the savage vanished.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Early next morning the boys did have visitors, however.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “He will not come back tonight,” was Ree’s quiet comment, when the savage vanished.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “He knows we are expecting him, and we will have no trouble to-night,” said Ree, and time proved that he was right.
at the time that
From this reading “He will not come back tonight,” was Ree’s quiet comment, when the savage vanished.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “He will not come back tonight,” was Ree’s quiet comment, when the savage vanished.
Chapter 5 of Connecticut Boys in the Western Reserve by James A. (James Andrew) Braden holds 115 sentences, grouped into 23 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.
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