Chapter 4 of For the Honor of Randall is here in full — 124 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 4 of For the Honor of Randall is here in full — 124 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE NEW FELLOW “Something’s up,” remarked Tom in a whisper. “Sure,” assented Phil. “But who is it?” “I’ll take a look,” volunteered Sid, and, with a quick motion he turned out the electric light, somewhat of an innovation in Randall. Then he tiptoed to the door, which he opened on a crack.
Chapter 4 of For the Honor of Randall is here in full — 124 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading “Then he tiptoed to the door, which he opened on a crack.”
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading ““I’ll take a look,” volunteered Sid, and, with a quick motion he turned out the electric light, somewhat of an innovation in Randall.”
a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation
From this reading ““I’ll take a look,” volunteered Sid, and, with a quick motion he turned out the electric light, somewhat of an innovation in Randall.”
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading ““I’ll take a look,” volunteered Sid, and, with a quick motion he turned out the electric light, somewhat of an innovation in Randall.”
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “THE NEW FELLOW “Something’s up,” remarked Tom in a whisper.”
past form of “tiptoe” — walk on one's toes
From this reading “Then he tiptoed to the door, which he opened on a crack.”
past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily
From this reading ““I’ll take a look,” volunteered Sid, and, with a quick motion he turned out the electric light, somewhat of an innovation in Randall.”
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading “THE NEW FELLOW “Something’s up,” remarked Tom in a whisper.”
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In this reading ““I’ll take a look,” volunteered Sid, and, with a quick motion he turned out the electric light, somewhat of an innovation in Randall.”
In this reading “THE NEW FELLOW “Something’s up,” remarked Tom in a whisper.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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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 NEW FELLOW “Something’s up,” remarked Tom in a whisper.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “I’ll take a look,” volunteered Sid, and, with a quick motion he turned out the electric light, somewhat of an innovation in Randall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I’ll take a look,” volunteered Sid, and, with a quick motion he turned out the electric light, somewhat of an innovation in Randall.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Sure,” assented Phil.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But who is it?”
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading Then he tiptoed to the door, which he opened on a crack.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Then he tiptoed to the door, which he opened on a crack.
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading “I’ll take a look,” volunteered Sid, and, with a quick motion he turned out the electric light, somewhat of an innovation in Randall.
a boy or man
From this reading THE NEW FELLOW “Something’s up,” remarked Tom in a whisper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I’ll take a look,” volunteered Sid, and, with a quick motion he turned out the electric light, somewhat of an innovation in Randall.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’ll take a look,” volunteered Sid, and, with a quick motion he turned out the electric light, somewhat of an innovation in Randall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE NEW FELLOW “Something’s up,” remarked Tom in a whisper.
a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation
From this reading “I’ll take a look,” volunteered Sid, and, with a quick motion he turned out the electric light, somewhat of an innovation in Randall.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “But who is it?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “But who is it?”
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading “I’ll take a look,” volunteered Sid, and, with a quick motion he turned out the electric light, somewhat of an innovation in Randall.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “I’ll take a look,” volunteered Sid, and, with a quick motion he turned out the electric light, somewhat of an innovation in Randall.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading “I’ll take a look,” volunteered Sid, and, with a quick motion he turned out the electric light, somewhat of an innovation in Randall.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW FELLOW “Something’s up,” remarked Tom in a whisper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I’ll take a look,” volunteered Sid, and, with a quick motion he turned out the electric light, somewhat of an innovation in Randall.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then he tiptoed to the door, which he opened on a crack.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Then he tiptoed to the door, which he opened on a crack.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “I’ll take a look,” volunteered Sid, and, with a quick motion he turned out the electric light, somewhat of an innovation in Randall.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Sure,” assented Phil.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading “I’ll take a look,” volunteered Sid, and, with a quick motion he turned out the electric light, somewhat of an innovation in Randall.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’ll take a look,” volunteered Sid, and, with a quick motion he turned out the electric light, somewhat of an innovation in Randall.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading THE NEW FELLOW “Something’s up,” remarked Tom in a whisper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’ll take a look,” volunteered Sid, and, with a quick motion he turned out the electric light, somewhat of an innovation in Randall.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE NEW FELLOW “Something’s up,” remarked Tom in a whisper.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading “I’ll take a look,” volunteered Sid, and, with a quick motion he turned out the electric light, somewhat of an innovation in Randall.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Sure,” assented Phil.
carry out
From this reading “I’ll take a look,” volunteered Sid, and, with a quick motion he turned out the electric light, somewhat of an innovation in Randall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW FELLOW “Something’s up,” remarked Tom in a whisper.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he tiptoed to the door, which he opened on a crack.
past form of “tiptoe” — walk on one's toes
From this reading Then he tiptoed to the door, which he opened on a crack.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then he tiptoed to the door, which he opened on a crack.
male cat
From this reading THE NEW FELLOW “Something’s up,” remarked Tom in a whisper.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading “I’ll take a look,” volunteered Sid, and, with a quick motion he turned out the electric light, somewhat of an innovation in Randall.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE NEW FELLOW “Something’s up,” remarked Tom in a whisper.
past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily
From this reading “I’ll take a look,” volunteered Sid, and, with a quick motion he turned out the electric light, somewhat of an innovation in Randall.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then he tiptoed to the door, which he opened on a crack.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading THE NEW FELLOW “Something’s up,” remarked Tom in a whisper.
which person or people
From this reading “But who is it?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I’ll take a look,” volunteered Sid, and, with a quick motion he turned out the electric light, somewhat of an innovation in Randall.
Chapter 4 of For the Honor of Randall by Lester Chadwick holds 124 sentences, grouped into 25 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.
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