Chapter 21 of Dorothy Dale to the rescue is here in full — 111 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 21 of Dorothy Dale to the rescue is here in full — 111 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
TWO SCOUNDRELS “Who? Them?” asked Lance, in apparent surprise at the question. “Why, the names of those two rogues is mighty unpopular words round this section. Reckoned you knew who they was. They was the two I been tellin’ you about—pals of Larrimer’s.”
Chapter 21 of Dorothy Dale to the rescue is here in full — 111 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/22 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading “Them?” asked Lance, in apparent surprise at the question.”
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading “Them?” asked Lance, in apparent surprise at the question.”
plural of “pal” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading “They was the two I been tellin’ you about—pals of Larrimer’s.””
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “Reckoned you knew who they was.”
plural of “rogue” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading ““Why, the names of those two rogues is mighty unpopular words round this section.”
plural of “scoundrel” — a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading “TWO SCOUNDRELS “Who?”
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading ““Why, the names of those two rogues is mighty unpopular words round this section.”
regarded with disfavor or lacking general approval
From this reading ““Why, the names of those two rogues is mighty unpopular words round this section.”
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.
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They was the two I been tellin’ you about—pals of Larrimer’s.”
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Them?” asked Lance, in apparent surprise at the question.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Them?” asked Lance, in apparent surprise at the question.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Them?” asked Lance, in apparent surprise at the question.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They was the two I been tellin’ you about—pals of Larrimer’s.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading They was the two I been tellin’ you about—pals of Larrimer’s.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Them?” asked Lance, in apparent surprise at the question.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Why, the names of those two rogues is mighty unpopular words round this section.
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 Reckoned you knew who they was.
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading Them?” asked Lance, in apparent surprise at the question.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They was the two I been tellin’ you about—pals of Larrimer’s.”
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading “Why, the names of those two rogues is mighty unpopular words round this section.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading “Why, the names of those two rogues is mighty unpopular words round this section.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Why, the names of those two rogues is mighty unpopular words round this section.
plural of “pal” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading They was the two I been tellin’ you about—pals of Larrimer’s.”
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Them?” asked Lance, in apparent surprise at the question.
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Reckoned you knew who they was.
plural of “rogue” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading “Why, the names of those two rogues is mighty unpopular words round this section.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading “Why, the names of those two rogues is mighty unpopular words round this section.
plural of “scoundrel” — a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading TWO SCOUNDRELS “Who?
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading “Why, the names of those two rogues is mighty unpopular words round this section.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Them?” asked Lance, in apparent surprise at the question.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They was the two I been tellin’ you about—pals of Larrimer’s.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Them?” asked Lance, in apparent surprise at the question.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Them?” asked Lance, in apparent surprise at the question.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Reckoned you knew who they was.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Why, the names of those two rogues is mighty unpopular words round this section.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “Why, the names of those two rogues is mighty unpopular words round this section.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO SCOUNDRELS “Who?
regarded with disfavor or lacking general approval
From this reading “Why, the names of those two rogues is mighty unpopular words round this section.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Reckoned you knew who they was.
which person or people
From this reading TWO SCOUNDRELS “Who?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why, the names of those two rogues is mighty unpopular words round this section.
the words that are spoken
From this reading “Why, the names of those two rogues is mighty unpopular words round this section.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Reckoned you knew who they was.
Chapter 21 of Dorothy Dale to the rescue by Margaret Penrose holds 111 sentences, grouped into 23 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 21 holds 111 sentences of Dorothy Dale to the rescue, unabridged, divided into 23 reading sections.
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