Chapter 2 of Dave Porter and the Runaways is here in full — 117 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter II
Chapter 2 of Dave Porter and the Runaways is here in full — 117 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A GLIMPSE AT THE PAST "Everything ready?" "Yes, so far as I know." "Then we are off! Good-by, everybody!" "Good-by!
Chapter 2 of Dave Porter and the Runaways is here in full — 117 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/23 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
every person
From this reading “Good-by, everybody!"”
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “A GLIMPSE AT THE PAST "Everything ready?"”
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading “"Yes, so far as I know."”
a quick look
From this reading “A GLIMPSE AT THE PAST "Everything ready?"”
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “"Then we are off!”
the time that has elapsed
From this reading “A GLIMPSE AT THE PAST "Everything ready?"”
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “A GLIMPSE AT THE PAST "Everything ready?"”
an affirmative
From this reading “"Yes, so far as I know."”
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 A GLIMPSE AT THE PAST "Everything ready?"
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Then we are off!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Yes, so far as I know."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A GLIMPSE AT THE PAST "Everything ready?"
every person
From this reading Good-by, everybody!"
all things; all of a situation
From this reading A GLIMPSE AT THE PAST "Everything ready?"
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "Yes, so far as I know."
a quick look
From this reading A GLIMPSE AT THE PAST "Everything ready?"
a farewell remark
From this reading Good-by, everybody!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, so far as I know."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Yes, so far as I know."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Then we are off!
the time that has elapsed
From this reading A GLIMPSE AT THE PAST "Everything ready?"
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading A GLIMPSE AT THE PAST "Everything ready?"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Yes, so far as I know."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GLIMPSE AT THE PAST "Everything ready?"
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then we are off!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Then we are off!
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, so far as I know."
Chapter 2 of Dave Porter and the Runaways by Edward Stratemeyer holds 117 sentences, grouped into 24 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 2 holds 117 sentences of Dave Porter and the Runaways, unabridged, divided into 24 reading sections.
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