Chapter 12 of Fairview Boys and Their Rivals is here in full — 150 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 12 of Fairview Boys and Their Rivals is here in full — 150 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
BOB BOUNCER’S CLEW “TRY to catch the robbers?” gasped Frank, in wonder. “Yes,” replied Bob, in a way that showed he was very much in earnest. “Say, wouldn’t it be grand if we could!” cried Sammy. “Why, there’s a reward of two hundred dollars for that!” “Yes, but we wouldn’t take it from Mr. Haven,” said Bob, quickly.
Chapter 12 of Fairview Boys and Their Rivals is here in full — 150 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading “BOB BOUNCER’S CLEW “TRY to catch the robbers?” gasped Frank, in wonder.”
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading ““Why, there’s a reward of two hundred dollars for that!””
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading ““Yes,” replied Bob, in a way that showed he was very much in earnest.”
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading “BOB BOUNCER’S CLEW “TRY to catch the robbers?” gasped Frank, in wonder.”
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading ““Say, wouldn’t it be grand if we could!” cried Sammy.”
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading ““Yes, but we wouldn’t take it from Mr. Haven,” said Bob, quickly.”
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading ““Why, there’s a reward of two hundred dollars for that!””
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading “BOB BOUNCER’S CLEW “TRY to catch the robbers?” gasped Frank, in wonder.”
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.
In this reading ““Why, there’s a reward of two hundred dollars for that!””
being ten more than one hundred ninety
In this reading ““Why, there’s a reward of two hundred dollars for that!””
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 “Yes,” replied Bob, in a way that showed he was very much in earnest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Say, wouldn’t it be grand if we could!” cried Sammy.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading BOB BOUNCER’S CLEW “TRY to catch the robbers?” gasped Frank, in wonder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BOB BOUNCER’S CLEW “TRY to catch the robbers?” gasped Frank, in wonder.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Yes, but we wouldn’t take it from Mr. Haven,” said Bob, quickly.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading BOB BOUNCER’S CLEW “TRY to catch the robbers?” gasped Frank, in wonder.
a ball of yarn or cord or thread
From this reading BOB BOUNCER’S CLEW “TRY to catch the robbers?” gasped Frank, in wonder.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Say, wouldn’t it be grand if we could!” cried Sammy.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Say, wouldn’t it be grand if we could!” cried Sammy.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading “Why, there’s a reward of two hundred dollars for that!”
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading “Yes,” replied Bob, in a way that showed he was very much in earnest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Why, there’s a reward of two hundred dollars for that!”
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading BOB BOUNCER’S CLEW “TRY to catch the robbers?” gasped Frank, in wonder.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Yes, but we wouldn’t take it from Mr. Haven,” said Bob, quickly.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading BOB BOUNCER’S CLEW “TRY to catch the robbers?” gasped Frank, in wonder.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading “Say, wouldn’t it be grand if we could!” cried Sammy.
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading “Yes, but we wouldn’t take it from Mr. Haven,” said Bob, quickly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Yes,” replied Bob, in a way that showed he was very much in earnest.
ten 10s
From this reading “Why, there’s a reward of two hundred dollars for that!”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Say, wouldn’t it be grand if we could!” cried Sammy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BOB BOUNCER’S CLEW “TRY to catch the robbers?” gasped Frank, in wonder.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Say, wouldn’t it be grand if we could!” cried Sammy.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Yes, but we wouldn’t take it from Mr. Haven,” said Bob, quickly.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “Yes,” replied Bob, in a way that showed he was very much in earnest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Why, there’s a reward of two hundred dollars for that!”
with speed
From this reading “Yes, but we wouldn’t take it from Mr. Haven,” said Bob, quickly.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Yes,” replied Bob, in a way that showed he was very much in earnest.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading “Why, there’s a reward of two hundred dollars for that!”
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading BOB BOUNCER’S CLEW “TRY to catch the robbers?” gasped Frank, in wonder.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Yes, but we wouldn’t take it from Mr. Haven,” said Bob, quickly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Say, wouldn’t it be grand if we could!” cried Sammy.
express in words
From this reading “Say, wouldn’t it be grand if we could!” cried Sammy.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “Yes,” replied Bob, in a way that showed he was very much in earnest.
carry out
From this reading “Yes, but we wouldn’t take it from Mr. Haven,” said Bob, quickly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Yes,” replied Bob, in a way that showed he was very much in earnest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BOB BOUNCER’S CLEW “TRY to catch the robbers?” gasped Frank, in wonder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Why, there’s a reward of two hundred dollars for that!”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BOB BOUNCER’S CLEW “TRY to catch the robbers?” gasped Frank, in wonder.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading BOB BOUNCER’S CLEW “TRY to catch the robbers?” gasped Frank, in wonder.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “Why, there’s a reward of two hundred dollars for that!”
precisely as stated
From this reading “Yes,” replied Bob, in a way that showed he was very much in earnest.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Yes,” replied Bob, in a way that showed he was very much in earnest.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Yes,” replied Bob, in a way that showed he was very much in earnest.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Say, wouldn’t it be grand if we could!” cried Sammy.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why, there’s a reward of two hundred dollars for that!”
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading BOB BOUNCER’S CLEW “TRY to catch the robbers?” gasped Frank, in wonder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Say, wouldn’t it be grand if we could!” cried Sammy.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes,” replied Bob, in a way that showed he was very much in earnest.
Chapter 12 of Fairview Boys and Their Rivals by Frederick Gordon holds 150 sentences, grouped into 30 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 12 holds 150 sentences of Fairview Boys and Their Rivals, unabridged, divided into 30 reading sections.
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