Chapter 4 of Dave Porter in the Far North is here in full — 156 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 4 of Dave Porter in the Far North is here in full — 156 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
OFF THE TRACK "Well, if he isn't the worst yet," was the comment of the senator's son. "I hope he isn't waiting for that train," said Shadow. "I don't want to see any more of him." "Pooh! who's afraid?" asked Phil. "I guess we can make him keep his distance."
Chapter 4 of Dave Porter in the Far North is here in full — 156 sentences across 32 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 “OFF THE TRACK "Well, if he isn't the worst yet," was the comment of the senator's son.”
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading “"I guess we can make him keep his distance."”
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “"I guess we can make him keep his distance."”
possessive form of “senator” — a member of a senate
From this reading “OFF THE TRACK "Well, if he isn't the worst yet," was the comment of the senator's son.”
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading “"I hope he isn't waiting for that train," said Shadow.”
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading “OFF THE TRACK "Well, if he isn't the worst yet," was the comment of the senator's son.”
create by training and teaching
From this reading “"I hope he isn't waiting for that train," said Shadow.”
the least favorable outcome
From this reading “OFF THE TRACK "Well, if he isn't the worst yet," was the comment of the senator's son.”
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filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "Pooh! who's afraid?" asked Phil.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I don't want to see any more of him."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Pooh! who's afraid?" asked Phil.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I guess we can make him keep his distance."
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading OFF THE TRACK "Well, if he isn't the worst yet," was the comment of the senator's son.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading "I guess we can make him keep his distance."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't want to see any more of him."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I hope he isn't waiting for that train," said Shadow.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I guess we can make him keep his distance."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading OFF THE TRACK "Well, if he isn't the worst yet," was the comment of the senator's son.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I don't want to see any more of him."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I guess we can make him keep his distance."
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope he isn't waiting for that train," said Shadow.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I hope he isn't waiting for that train," said Shadow.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading OFF THE TRACK "Well, if he isn't the worst yet," was the comment of the senator's son.
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From this reading OFF THE TRACK "Well, if he isn't the worst yet," was the comment of the senator's son.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "I guess we can make him keep his distance."
engage in
From this reading "I guess we can make him keep his distance."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I don't want to see any more of him."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OFF THE TRACK "Well, if he isn't the worst yet," was the comment of the senator's son.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF THE TRACK "Well, if he isn't the worst yet," was the comment of the senator's son.
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From this reading "Pooh! who's afraid?" asked Phil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Pooh! who's afraid?" asked Phil.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I hope he isn't waiting for that train," said Shadow.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I don't want to see any more of him."
possessive form of “senator” — a member of a senate
From this reading OFF THE TRACK "Well, if he isn't the worst yet," was the comment of the senator's son.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading "I hope he isn't waiting for that train," said Shadow.
a male human offspring
From this reading OFF THE TRACK "Well, if he isn't the worst yet," was the comment of the senator's son.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I hope he isn't waiting for that train," said Shadow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OFF THE TRACK "Well, if he isn't the worst yet," was the comment of the senator's son.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I don't want to see any more of him."
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading OFF THE TRACK "Well, if he isn't the worst yet," was the comment of the senator's son.
create by training and teaching
From this reading "I hope he isn't waiting for that train," said Shadow.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "I hope he isn't waiting for that train," said Shadow.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I don't want to see any more of him."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OFF THE TRACK "Well, if he isn't the worst yet," was the comment of the senator's son.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I guess we can make him keep his distance."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading OFF THE TRACK "Well, if he isn't the worst yet," was the comment of the senator's son.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Pooh! who's afraid?" asked Phil.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading OFF THE TRACK "Well, if he isn't the worst yet," was the comment of the senator's son.
but in spite of that
From this reading OFF THE TRACK "Well, if he isn't the worst yet," was the comment of the senator's son.
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