Chapter 11 of Connie Carl at Rainbow Ranch is here in full — 177 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XI
Chapter 11 of Connie Carl at Rainbow Ranch is here in full — 177 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Wrangling Dudes "That is a very dangerous statement to make unless you have proof," Connie replied gravely. "Jim Barrows' bank roll is proof enough for me," the foreman answered gruffly. "He knew you were carrying the prize money home with you, didn't he?" "Yes," admitted Connie reluctantly. "And where was he last night?
Chapter 11 of Connie Carl at Rainbow Ranch is here in full — 177 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/35 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
plural of “barrow” — the quantity that a barrow will hold
From this reading “"Jim Barrows' bank roll is proof enough for me," the foreman answered gruffly.”
plural of “dude” — an informal form of address for a man
From this reading “Wrangling Dudes "That is a very dangerous statement to make unless you have proof," Connie replied gravely.”
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading “"Jim Barrows' bank roll is proof enough for me," the foreman answered gruffly.”
in a gruff manner
From this reading “"Jim Barrows' bank roll is proof enough for me," the foreman answered gruffly.”
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading “"He knew you were carrying the prize money home with you, didn't he?"”
with reluctance
From this reading “"Yes," admitted Connie reluctantly.”
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading “Wrangling Dudes "That is a very dangerous statement to make unless you have proof," Connie replied gravely.”
an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining)
From this reading “Wrangling Dudes "That is a very dangerous statement to make unless you have proof," Connie replied gravely.”
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.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “"And where was he last night?”
any money given as a prize
In this reading “"He knew you were carrying the prize money home with you, didn't he?"”
In this reading “Wrangling Dudes "That is a very dangerous statement to make unless you have proof," Connie replied gravely.”
In this reading “"Jim Barrows' bank roll is proof enough for me," the foreman answered gruffly.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wrangling Dudes "That is a very dangerous statement to make unless you have proof," Connie replied gravely.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "Yes," admitted Connie reluctantly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And where was he last night?
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Jim Barrows' bank roll is proof enough for me," the foreman answered gruffly.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading "Jim Barrows' bank roll is proof enough for me," the foreman answered gruffly.
plural of “barrow” — the quantity that a barrow will hold
From this reading "Jim Barrows' bank roll is proof enough for me," the foreman answered gruffly.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "He knew you were carrying the prize money home with you, didn't he?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wrangling Dudes "That is a very dangerous statement to make unless you have proof," Connie replied gravely.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Wrangling Dudes "That is a very dangerous statement to make unless you have proof," Connie replied gravely.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He knew you were carrying the prize money home with you, didn't he?"
plural of “dude” — an informal form of address for a man
From this reading Wrangling Dudes "That is a very dangerous statement to make unless you have proof," Connie replied gravely.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Jim Barrows' bank roll is proof enough for me," the foreman answered gruffly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Jim Barrows' bank roll is proof enough for me," the foreman answered gruffly.
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading "Jim Barrows' bank roll is proof enough for me," the foreman answered gruffly.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading Wrangling Dudes "That is a very dangerous statement to make unless you have proof," Connie replied gravely.
in a gruff manner
From this reading "Jim Barrows' bank roll is proof enough for me," the foreman answered gruffly.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Wrangling Dudes "That is a very dangerous statement to make unless you have proof," Connie replied gravely.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He knew you were carrying the prize money home with you, didn't he?"
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "He knew you were carrying the prize money home with you, didn't he?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wrangling Dudes "That is a very dangerous statement to make unless you have proof," Connie replied gravely.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Jim Barrows' bank roll is proof enough for me," the foreman answered gruffly.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "He knew you were carrying the prize money home with you, didn't he?"
immediately past
From this reading "And where was he last night?
engage in
From this reading Wrangling Dudes "That is a very dangerous statement to make unless you have proof," Connie replied gravely.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Jim Barrows' bank roll is proof enough for me," the foreman answered gruffly.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "He knew you were carrying the prize money home with you, didn't he?"
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "And where was he last night?
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading "He knew you were carrying the prize money home with you, didn't he?"
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Wrangling Dudes "That is a very dangerous statement to make unless you have proof," Connie replied gravely.
with reluctance
From this reading "Yes," admitted Connie reluctantly.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Wrangling Dudes "That is a very dangerous statement to make unless you have proof," Connie replied gravely.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading "Jim Barrows' bank roll is proof enough for me," the foreman answered gruffly.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Wrangling Dudes "That is a very dangerous statement to make unless you have proof," Connie replied gravely.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Wrangling Dudes "That is a very dangerous statement to make unless you have proof," Connie replied gravely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Jim Barrows' bank roll is proof enough for me," the foreman answered gruffly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wrangling Dudes "That is a very dangerous statement to make unless you have proof," Connie replied gravely.
except if; if not
From this reading Wrangling Dudes "That is a very dangerous statement to make unless you have proof," Connie replied gravely.
precisely as stated
From this reading Wrangling Dudes "That is a very dangerous statement to make unless you have proof," Connie replied gravely.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And where was he last night?
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "He knew you were carrying the prize money home with you, didn't he?"
in or at the place that
From this reading "And where was he last night?
in the company of; together with
From this reading "He knew you were carrying the prize money home with you, didn't he?"
an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining)
From this reading Wrangling Dudes "That is a very dangerous statement to make unless you have proof," Connie replied gravely.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," admitted Connie reluctantly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Wrangling Dudes "That is a very dangerous statement to make unless you have proof," Connie replied gravely.
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