Chapter XIX of Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle, “A New Cub,” is here in full — 218 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XIX
Chapter XIX of Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle, “A New Cub,” is here in full — 218 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The point-blank question did not disconcert Billy Brekenridge. “Why, no, Grandfather,” he replied soberly. “I didn’t start the fire. That is, I don’t think so.” “You don’t seem to be very certain, Billy.”
Chapter XIX of Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle, “A New Cub,” is here in full — 218 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading “The point-blank question did not disconcert Billy Brekenridge.”
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading ““You don’t seem to be very certain, Billy.””
cause to feel embarrassment
From this reading “The point-blank question did not disconcert Billy Brekenridge.”
the father of your father or mother
From this reading ““Why, no, Grandfather,” he replied soberly.”
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “The point-blank question did not disconcert Billy Brekenridge.”
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading ““You don’t seem to be very certain, Billy.””
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading ““Why, no, Grandfather,” he replied soberly.”
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading ““I didn’t start the fire.”
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “You don’t seem to be very certain, Billy.”
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading The point-blank question did not disconcert Billy Brekenridge.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The point-blank question did not disconcert Billy Brekenridge.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading “You don’t seem to be very certain, Billy.”
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The point-blank question did not disconcert Billy Brekenridge.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I didn’t start the fire.
cause to feel embarrassment
From this reading The point-blank question did not disconcert Billy Brekenridge.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That is, I don’t think so.”
start firing a weapon
From this reading “I didn’t start the fire.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading “Why, no, Grandfather,” he replied soberly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Why, no, Grandfather,” he replied soberly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I didn’t start the fire.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That is, I don’t think so.”
not any; not one
From this reading “Why, no, Grandfather,” he replied soberly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The point-blank question did not disconcert Billy Brekenridge.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading The point-blank question did not disconcert Billy Brekenridge.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The point-blank question did not disconcert Billy Brekenridge.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Why, no, Grandfather,” he replied soberly.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “You don’t seem to be very certain, Billy.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading That is, I don’t think so.”
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading “Why, no, Grandfather,” he replied soberly.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “I didn’t start the fire.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That is, I don’t think so.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The point-blank question did not disconcert Billy Brekenridge.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading That is, I don’t think so.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “You don’t seem to be very certain, Billy.”
precisely as stated
From this reading “You don’t seem to be very certain, Billy.”
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why, no, Grandfather,” he replied soberly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You don’t seem to be very certain, Billy.”
Chapter 19 of Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle by Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine) Wirt holds 218 sentences, grouped into 44 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 19 holds 218 sentences of Dan Carter and the Haunted Castle, unabridged, divided into 44 reading sections.
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