Chapter 3 of Dave Porter At Bear Camp is here in full — 114 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 3 of Dave Porter At Bear Camp is here in full — 114 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
SOMETHING ABOUT THE PAST "What's this I hear about fire?" The question came from a burly, pleasant-faced man, who had just appeared on deck, close to the boys. It was Mr. Lawrence, the owner of the steamer. "Why, Dad, there's a steamer out there, and we think she's on fire," answered Phil, quickly. "Here, take a look at her."
Chapter 3 of Dave Porter At Bear Camp is here in full — 114 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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muscular and heavily built
From this reading “The question came from a burly, pleasant-faced man, who had just appeared on deck, close to the boys.”
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading “"Why, Dad, there's a steamer out there, and we think she's on fire," answered Phil, quickly.”
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading “The question came from a burly, pleasant-faced man, who had just appeared on deck, close to the boys.”
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading “It was Mr. Lawrence, the owner of the steamer.”
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading “It was Mr. Lawrence, the owner of the steamer.”
the time that has elapsed
From this reading “SOMETHING ABOUT THE PAST "What's this I hear about fire?"”
with speed
From this reading “"Why, Dad, there's a steamer out there, and we think she's on fire," answered Phil, quickly.”
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading “It was Mr. Lawrence, the owner of the steamer.”
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 “The question came from a burly, pleasant-faced man, who had just appeared on deck, close to the boys.”
take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
In this reading “"Here, take a look at her."”
In this reading “The question came from a burly, pleasant-faced man, who had just appeared on deck, close to the boys.”
In this reading “SOMETHING ABOUT THE PAST "What's this I hear about fire?"”
In this reading “The question came from a burly, pleasant-faced man, who had just appeared on deck, close to the boys.”
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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 The question came from a burly, pleasant-faced man, who had just appeared on deck, close to the boys.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE PAST "What's this I hear about fire?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Why, Dad, there's a steamer out there, and we think she's on fire," answered Phil, quickly.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Why, Dad, there's a steamer out there, and we think she's on fire," answered Phil, quickly.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The question came from a burly, pleasant-faced man, who had just appeared on deck, close to the boys.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Here, take a look at her."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The question came from a burly, pleasant-faced man, who had just appeared on deck, close to the boys.
muscular and heavily built
From this reading The question came from a burly, pleasant-faced man, who had just appeared on deck, close to the boys.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The question came from a burly, pleasant-faced man, who had just appeared on deck, close to the boys.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The question came from a burly, pleasant-faced man, who had just appeared on deck, close to the boys.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "Why, Dad, there's a steamer out there, and we think she's on fire," answered Phil, quickly.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The question came from a burly, pleasant-faced man, who had just appeared on deck, close to the boys.
start firing a weapon
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE PAST "What's this I hear about fire?"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The question came from a burly, pleasant-faced man, who had just appeared on deck, close to the boys.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The question came from a burly, pleasant-faced man, who had just appeared on deck, close to the boys.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE PAST "What's this I hear about fire?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Here, take a look at her."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here, take a look at her."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE PAST "What's this I hear about fire?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Mr. Lawrence, the owner of the steamer.
and nothing more
From this reading The question came from a burly, pleasant-faced man, who had just appeared on deck, close to the boys.
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading It was Mr. Lawrence, the owner of the steamer.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Here, take a look at her."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The question came from a burly, pleasant-faced man, who had just appeared on deck, close to the boys.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was Mr. Lawrence, the owner of the steamer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was Mr. Lawrence, the owner of the steamer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The question came from a burly, pleasant-faced man, who had just appeared on deck, close to the boys.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Why, Dad, there's a steamer out there, and we think she's on fire," answered Phil, quickly.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading It was Mr. Lawrence, the owner of the steamer.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE PAST "What's this I hear about fire?"
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From this reading "Why, Dad, there's a steamer out there, and we think she's on fire," answered Phil, quickly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The question came from a burly, pleasant-faced man, who had just appeared on deck, close to the boys.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The question came from a burly, pleasant-faced man, who had just appeared on deck, close to the boys.
with speed
From this reading "Why, Dad, there's a steamer out there, and we think she's on fire," answered Phil, quickly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why, Dad, there's a steamer out there, and we think she's on fire," answered Phil, quickly.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE PAST "What's this I hear about fire?"
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading It was Mr. Lawrence, the owner of the steamer.
carry out
From this reading "Here, take a look at her."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE PAST "What's this I hear about fire?"
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Why, Dad, there's a steamer out there, and we think she's on fire," answered Phil, quickly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why, Dad, there's a steamer out there, and we think she's on fire," answered Phil, quickly.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Why, Dad, there's a steamer out there, and we think she's on fire," answered Phil, quickly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE PAST "What's this I hear about fire?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The question came from a burly, pleasant-faced man, who had just appeared on deck, close to the boys.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Mr. Lawrence, the owner of the steamer.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Why, Dad, there's a steamer out there, and we think she's on fire," answered Phil, quickly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT THE PAST "What's this I hear about fire?"
which person or people
From this reading The question came from a burly, pleasant-faced man, who had just appeared on deck, close to the boys.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, Dad, there's a steamer out there, and we think she's on fire," answered Phil, quickly.
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