Chapter 15 of Fairview Boys and Their Rivals is here in full — 130 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 15 of Fairview Boys and Their Rivals is here in full — 130 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE CAPTURE—CONCLUSION “THE mischief!” cried Bob. “Schoolhouse burning up!” echoed Sammy. “That’s big news.” “Come on, fellows!” ordered Frank, making a rush down the road. “Don’t wait for me,” said Tom.
Chapter 15 of Fairview Boys and Their Rivals is here in full — 130 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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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.
the act of burning something
From this reading ““Schoolhouse burning up!” echoed Sammy.”
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading “THE CAPTURE—CONCLUSION “THE mischief!” cried Bob.”
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading “THE CAPTURE—CONCLUSION “THE mischief!” cried Bob.”
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading ““Schoolhouse burning up!” echoed Sammy.”
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading “THE CAPTURE—CONCLUSION “THE mischief!” cried Bob.”
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading ““Come on, fellows!” ordered Frank, making a rush down the road.”
move hurridly
From this reading ““Come on, fellows!” ordered Frank, making a rush down the road.”
a building where young people receive education
From this reading ““Schoolhouse burning up!” echoed Sammy.”
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 ““Don’t wait for me,” said Tom.”
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 “Come on, fellows!” ordered Frank, making a rush down the road.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “That’s big news.”
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading THE CAPTURE—CONCLUSION “THE mischief!” cried Bob.
the act of burning something
From this reading “Schoolhouse burning up!” echoed Sammy.
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading THE CAPTURE—CONCLUSION “THE mischief!” cried Bob.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Come on, fellows!” ordered Frank, making a rush down the road.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading THE CAPTURE—CONCLUSION “THE mischief!” cried Bob.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading THE CAPTURE—CONCLUSION “THE mischief!” cried Bob.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Don’t wait for me,” said Tom.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Come on, fellows!” ordered Frank, making a rush down the road.
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading “Schoolhouse burning up!” echoed Sammy.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading “Come on, fellows!” ordered Frank, making a rush down the road.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Don’t wait for me,” said Tom.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “Come on, fellows!” ordered Frank, making a rush down the road.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading “Come on, fellows!” ordered Frank, making a rush down the road.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Don’t wait for me,” said Tom.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading THE CAPTURE—CONCLUSION “THE mischief!” cried Bob.
information about recent and important events
From this reading “That’s big news.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Come on, fellows!” ordered Frank, making a rush down the road.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading “Come on, fellows!” ordered Frank, making a rush down the road.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading “Come on, fellows!” ordered Frank, making a rush down the road.
move hurridly
From this reading “Come on, fellows!” ordered Frank, making a rush down the road.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Don’t wait for me,” said Tom.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Schoolhouse burning up!” echoed Sammy.
a building where young people receive education
From this reading “Schoolhouse burning up!” echoed Sammy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “That’s big news.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAPTURE—CONCLUSION “THE mischief!” cried Bob.
male cat
From this reading “Don’t wait for me,” said Tom.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Schoolhouse burning up!” echoed Sammy.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading “Don’t wait for me,” said Tom.
Chapter 15 of Fairview Boys and Their Rivals by Frederick Gordon holds 130 sentences, grouped into 26 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 15 holds 130 sentences of Fairview Boys and Their Rivals, unabridged, divided into 26 reading sections.
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