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For Yardley: A Story of Track and Field
For Yardley: A Story of Track and Field

Chapter XXII

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GERALD MAKES THE TEAM Arthur’s probation and his loss to the Track Team caused consternation throughout the school.
It made necessary a new figuring of the probable result of the Duals, and when five points for first place in the pole vault was deducted from the Yardley column and credited to Broadwood it left the respective scores dangerously close; 67 for Yardley, and 65 for Broadwood.
Andy Ryan was perhaps the most disgusted of any, and refused to recognize Arthur by so much as a nod for several days.
But the trainer’s anger couldn’t last in the face of Arthur’s behavior, for that youth presented himself on the field the next afternoon and went bravely about the coaching of the remaining candidates in the pole vault.
“Maybe we can get a second and third out of it, after all,” he said, cheerfully.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

For Yardley: A Story of Track and Field

Chapter XXII

Chapter 22 of For Yardley: A Story of Track and Field is here in full — 224 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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GERALD MAKES THE TEAM Arthur’s probation and his loss to the Track Team caused consternation throughout the school.
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It made necessary a new figuring of the probable result of the Duals, and when five points for first place in the pole vault was deducted from the Yardley column and credited to Broadwood it left the respective scores dangerously close; 67 for Yardley, and 65 for Broadwood.
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Andy Ryan was perhaps the most disgusted of any, and refused to recognize Arthur by so much as a nod for several days.
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But the trainer’s anger couldn’t last in the face of Arthur’s behavior, for that youth presented himself on the field the next afternoon and went bravely about the coaching of the remaining candidates in the pole vault.
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“Maybe we can get a second and third out of it, after all,” he said, cheerfully.
/ˈmeɪbi wiː kæn ɡet ə ˈsekənd ənd θɜːrd aʊt ʌv ɪt ˈæftər ɔːl hiː sed ˈtʃɪrfəli/

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Arthur's noun US /ˈɑːrθərz/

possessive form of “arthur” — elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

candidates noun US /ˈkændədeɪts/

plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office

From this reading “But the trainer’s anger couldn’t last in the face of Arthur’s behavior, for that youth presented himself on the field the next afternoon and went bravely about the coaching of the remaining candidates in the pole vault.”

coaching noun US /ˈkoʊtʃɪŋ/

the job of a professional coach

From this reading “But the trainer’s anger couldn’t last in the face of Arthur’s behavior, for that youth presented himself on the field the next afternoon and went bravely about the coaching of the remaining candidates in the pole vault.”

credited adjective US /ˈkredətəd/

(usually followed by “to”) given credit for

From this reading “It made necessary a new figuring of the probable result of the Duals, and when five points for first place in the pole vault was deducted from the Yardley column and credited to Broadwood it left the respective scores dangerously close; 67 for Yardley, and 65 for Broadwood.”

dangerously adverb US /ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs.li/

In a way that involves danger or risk.

From this reading “It made necessary a new figuring of the probable result of the Duals, and when five points for first place in the pole vault was deducted from the Yardley column and credited to Broadwood it left the respective scores dangerously close; 67 for Yardley, and 65 for Broadwood.”

deducted verb US /dɪˈdʌktɪd/

past form of “deduct” — make a subtraction

From this reading “It made necessary a new figuring of the probable result of the Duals, and when five points for first place in the pole vault was deducted from the Yardley column and credited to Broadwood it left the respective scores dangerously close; 67 for Yardley, and 65 for Broadwood.”

figuring noun US /ˈfɪɡjərɪŋ/

problem solving that involves numbers or quantities

From this reading “It made necessary a new figuring of the probable result of the Duals, and when five points for first place in the pole vault was deducted from the Yardley column and credited to Broadwood it left the respective scores dangerously close; 67 for Yardley, and 65 for Broadwood.”

probation noun US /proʊˈbeɪʃən/

a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership

From this reading “GERALD MAKES THE TEAM Arthur’s probation and his loss to the Track Team caused consternation throughout the school.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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.

several days adjective + noun

In this reading “Andy Ryan was perhaps the most disgusted of any, and refused to recognize Arthur by so much as a nod for several days.”

probable result adjective + noun

In this reading “It made necessary a new figuring of the probable result of the Duals, and when five points for first place in the pole vault was deducted from the Yardley column and credited to Broadwood it left the respective scores dangerously close; 67 for Yardley, and 65 for Broadwood.”

next afternoon adjective + noun

In this reading “But the trainer’s anger couldn’t last in the face of Arthur’s behavior, for that youth presented himself on the field the next afternoon and went bravely about the coaching of the remaining candidates in the pole vault.”

first place adjective + noun

In this reading “It made necessary a new figuring of the probable result of the Duals, and when five points for first place in the pole vault was deducted from the Yardley column and credited to Broadwood it left the respective scores dangerously close; 67 for Yardley, and 65 for Broadwood.”

on the field preposition + article + noun counted as “on … field”

In this reading “But the trainer’s anger couldn’t last in the face of Arthur’s behavior, for that youth presented himself on the field the next afternoon and went bravely about the coaching of the remaining candidates in the pole vault.”

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65

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From this reading It made necessary a new figuring of the probable result of the Duals, and when five points for first place in the pole vault was deducted from the Yardley column and credited to Broadwood it left the respective scores dangerously close; 67 for Yardley, and 65 for Broadwood.

67

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From this reading It made necessary a new figuring of the probable result of the Duals, and when five points for first place in the pole vault was deducted from the Yardley column and credited to Broadwood it left the respective scores dangerously close; 67 for Yardley, and 65 for Broadwood.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It made necessary a new figuring of the probable result of the Duals, and when five points for first place in the pole vault was deducted from the Yardley column and credited to Broadwood it left the respective scores dangerously close; 67 for Yardley, and 65 for Broadwood.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But the trainer’s anger couldn’t last in the face of Arthur’s behavior, for that youth presented himself on the field the next afternoon and went bravely about the coaching of the remaining candidates in the pole vault.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading “Maybe we can get a second and third out of it, after all,” he said, cheerfully.

afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading But the trainer’s anger couldn’t last in the face of Arthur’s behavior, for that youth presented himself on the field the next afternoon and went bravely about the coaching of the remaining candidates in the pole vault.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading “Maybe we can get a second and third out of it, after all,” he said, cheerfully.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading GERALD MAKES THE TEAM Arthur’s probation and his loss to the Track Team caused consternation throughout the school.

Andy

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From this reading Andy Ryan was perhaps the most disgusted of any, and refused to recognize Arthur by so much as a nod for several days.

angernounUS /ˈæŋɡər/

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading But the trainer’s anger couldn’t last in the face of Arthur’s behavior, for that youth presented himself on the field the next afternoon and went bravely about the coaching of the remaining candidates in the pole vault.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Andy Ryan was perhaps the most disgusted of any, and refused to recognize Arthur by so much as a nod for several days.

ArthurnounUS /ˈɑːrθər/

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading Andy Ryan was perhaps the most disgusted of any, and refused to recognize Arthur by so much as a nod for several days.

Arthur'snounUS /ˈɑːrθərz/

possessive form of “arthur” — elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading GERALD MAKES THE TEAM Arthur’s probation and his loss to the Track Team caused consternation throughout the school.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Andy Ryan was perhaps the most disgusted of any, and refused to recognize Arthur by so much as a nod for several days.

behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading But the trainer’s anger couldn’t last in the face of Arthur’s behavior, for that youth presented himself on the field the next afternoon and went bravely about the coaching of the remaining candidates in the pole vault.

bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/

in a courageous manner

From this reading But the trainer’s anger couldn’t last in the face of Arthur’s behavior, for that youth presented himself on the field the next afternoon and went bravely about the coaching of the remaining candidates in the pole vault.

Broadwood

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From this reading It made necessary a new figuring of the probable result of the Duals, and when five points for first place in the pole vault was deducted from the Yardley column and credited to Broadwood it left the respective scores dangerously close; 67 for Yardley, and 65 for Broadwood.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the trainer’s anger couldn’t last in the face of Arthur’s behavior, for that youth presented himself on the field the next afternoon and went bravely about the coaching of the remaining candidates in the pole vault.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Andy Ryan was perhaps the most disgusted of any, and refused to recognize Arthur by so much as a nod for several days.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “Maybe we can get a second and third out of it, after all,” he said, cheerfully.

candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/

plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office

From this reading But the trainer’s anger couldn’t last in the face of Arthur’s behavior, for that youth presented himself on the field the next afternoon and went bravely about the coaching of the remaining candidates in the pole vault.

causedverbUS /kɑːzd/

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading GERALD MAKES THE TEAM Arthur’s probation and his loss to the Track Team caused consternation throughout the school.

cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/

in a cheerful manner

From this reading “Maybe we can get a second and third out of it, after all,” he said, cheerfully.

closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading It made necessary a new figuring of the probable result of the Duals, and when five points for first place in the pole vault was deducted from the Yardley column and credited to Broadwood it left the respective scores dangerously close; 67 for Yardley, and 65 for Broadwood.

coachingnounUS /ˈkoʊtʃɪŋ/

the job of a professional coach

From this reading But the trainer’s anger couldn’t last in the face of Arthur’s behavior, for that youth presented himself on the field the next afternoon and went bravely about the coaching of the remaining candidates in the pole vault.

columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/

a line of units following one after another

From this reading It made necessary a new figuring of the probable result of the Duals, and when five points for first place in the pole vault was deducted from the Yardley column and credited to Broadwood it left the respective scores dangerously close; 67 for Yardley, and 65 for Broadwood.

consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading GERALD MAKES THE TEAM Arthur’s probation and his loss to the Track Team caused consternation throughout the school.

couldn't

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But the trainer’s anger couldn’t last in the face of Arthur’s behavior, for that youth presented himself on the field the next afternoon and went bravely about the coaching of the remaining candidates in the pole vault.

creditedadjectiveUS /ˈkredətəd/

(usually followed by “to”) given credit for

From this reading It made necessary a new figuring of the probable result of the Duals, and when five points for first place in the pole vault was deducted from the Yardley column and credited to Broadwood it left the respective scores dangerously close; 67 for Yardley, and 65 for Broadwood.

dangerouslyadverbUS /ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs.li/

In a way that involves danger or risk.

From this reading It made necessary a new figuring of the probable result of the Duals, and when five points for first place in the pole vault was deducted from the Yardley column and credited to Broadwood it left the respective scores dangerously close; 67 for Yardley, and 65 for Broadwood.

daysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Andy Ryan was perhaps the most disgusted of any, and refused to recognize Arthur by so much as a nod for several days.

deductedverbUS /dɪˈdʌktɪd/

past form of “deduct” — make a subtraction

From this reading It made necessary a new figuring of the probable result of the Duals, and when five points for first place in the pole vault was deducted from the Yardley column and credited to Broadwood it left the respective scores dangerously close; 67 for Yardley, and 65 for Broadwood.

disgustedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/

having a strong distaste from surfeit

From this reading Andy Ryan was perhaps the most disgusted of any, and refused to recognize Arthur by so much as a nod for several days.

Duals

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From this reading It made necessary a new figuring of the probable result of the Duals, and when five points for first place in the pole vault was deducted from the Yardley column and credited to Broadwood it left the respective scores dangerously close; 67 for Yardley, and 65 for Broadwood.

facenounUS /feɪs/

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading But the trainer’s anger couldn’t last in the face of Arthur’s behavior, for that youth presented himself on the field the next afternoon and went bravely about the coaching of the remaining candidates in the pole vault.

fieldnounUS /fiːld/

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading But the trainer’s anger couldn’t last in the face of Arthur’s behavior, for that youth presented himself on the field the next afternoon and went bravely about the coaching of the remaining candidates in the pole vault.

figuringnounUS /ˈfɪɡjərɪŋ/

problem solving that involves numbers or quantities

From this reading It made necessary a new figuring of the probable result of the Duals, and when five points for first place in the pole vault was deducted from the Yardley column and credited to Broadwood it left the respective scores dangerously close; 67 for Yardley, and 65 for Broadwood.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It made necessary a new figuring of the probable result of the Duals, and when five points for first place in the pole vault was deducted from the Yardley column and credited to Broadwood it left the respective scores dangerously close; 67 for Yardley, and 65 for Broadwood.

fivenounUS /faɪv/

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading It made necessary a new figuring of the probable result of the Duals, and when five points for first place in the pole vault was deducted from the Yardley column and credited to Broadwood it left the respective scores dangerously close; 67 for Yardley, and 65 for Broadwood.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It made necessary a new figuring of the probable result of the Duals, and when five points for first place in the pole vault was deducted from the Yardley column and credited to Broadwood it left the respective scores dangerously close; 67 for Yardley, and 65 for Broadwood.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It made necessary a new figuring of the probable result of the Duals, and when five points for first place in the pole vault was deducted from the Yardley column and credited to Broadwood it left the respective scores dangerously close; 67 for Yardley, and 65 for Broadwood.

GERALD

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From this reading GERALD MAKES THE TEAM Arthur’s probation and his loss to the Track Team caused consternation throughout the school.

getverbUS /ɡet/

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “Maybe we can get a second and third out of it, after all,” he said, cheerfully.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Maybe we can get a second and third out of it, after all,” he said, cheerfully.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading But the trainer’s anger couldn’t last in the face of Arthur’s behavior, for that youth presented himself on the field the next afternoon and went bravely about the coaching of the remaining candidates in the pole vault.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading GERALD MAKES THE TEAM Arthur’s probation and his loss to the Track Team caused consternation throughout the school.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It made necessary a new figuring of the probable result of the Duals, and when five points for first place in the pole vault was deducted from the Yardley column and credited to Broadwood it left the respective scores dangerously close; 67 for Yardley, and 65 for Broadwood.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It made necessary a new figuring of the probable result of the Duals, and when five points for first place in the pole vault was deducted from the Yardley column and credited to Broadwood it left the respective scores dangerously close; 67 for Yardley, and 65 for Broadwood.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading But the trainer’s anger couldn’t last in the face of Arthur’s behavior, for that youth presented himself on the field the next afternoon and went bravely about the coaching of the remaining candidates in the pole vault.

leftnounUS /left/

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading It made necessary a new figuring of the probable result of the Duals, and when five points for first place in the pole vault was deducted from the Yardley column and credited to Broadwood it left the respective scores dangerously close; 67 for Yardley, and 65 for Broadwood.

lossnounUS /lɔːs/

something that is lost

From this reading GERALD MAKES THE TEAM Arthur’s probation and his loss to the Track Team caused consternation throughout the school.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It made necessary a new figuring of the probable result of the Duals, and when five points for first place in the pole vault was deducted from the Yardley column and credited to Broadwood it left the respective scores dangerously close; 67 for Yardley, and 65 for Broadwood.

MAKESnounUS /meɪks/

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading GERALD MAKES THE TEAM Arthur’s probation and his loss to the Track Team caused consternation throughout the school.

MaybeadverbUS /ˈmeɪbi/

by chance

From this reading “Maybe we can get a second and third out of it, after all,” he said, cheerfully.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading Andy Ryan was perhaps the most disgusted of any, and refused to recognize Arthur by so much as a nod for several days.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Andy Ryan was perhaps the most disgusted of any, and refused to recognize Arthur by so much as a nod for several days.

necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/

absolutely essential

From this reading It made necessary a new figuring of the probable result of the Duals, and when five points for first place in the pole vault was deducted from the Yardley column and credited to Broadwood it left the respective scores dangerously close; 67 for Yardley, and 65 for Broadwood.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading It made necessary a new figuring of the probable result of the Duals, and when five points for first place in the pole vault was deducted from the Yardley column and credited to Broadwood it left the respective scores dangerously close; 67 for Yardley, and 65 for Broadwood.

nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading But the trainer’s anger couldn’t last in the face of Arthur’s behavior, for that youth presented himself on the field the next afternoon and went bravely about the coaching of the remaining candidates in the pole vault.

nodverbUS /nɑːd/

express or signify by nodding

From this reading Andy Ryan was perhaps the most disgusted of any, and refused to recognize Arthur by so much as a nod for several days.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It made necessary a new figuring of the probable result of the Duals, and when five points for first place in the pole vault was deducted from the Yardley column and credited to Broadwood it left the respective scores dangerously close; 67 for Yardley, and 65 for Broadwood.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But the trainer’s anger couldn’t last in the face of Arthur’s behavior, for that youth presented himself on the field the next afternoon and went bravely about the coaching of the remaining candidates in the pole vault.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Maybe we can get a second and third out of it, after all,” he said, cheerfully.

perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/

by chance

From this reading Andy Ryan was perhaps the most disgusted of any, and refused to recognize Arthur by so much as a nod for several days.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It made necessary a new figuring of the probable result of the Duals, and when five points for first place in the pole vault was deducted from the Yardley column and credited to Broadwood it left the respective scores dangerously close; 67 for Yardley, and 65 for Broadwood.

pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading It made necessary a new figuring of the probable result of the Duals, and when five points for first place in the pole vault was deducted from the Yardley column and credited to Broadwood it left the respective scores dangerously close; 67 for Yardley, and 65 for Broadwood.

polenounUS /poʊl/

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading It made necessary a new figuring of the probable result of the Duals, and when five points for first place in the pole vault was deducted from the Yardley column and credited to Broadwood it left the respective scores dangerously close; 67 for Yardley, and 65 for Broadwood.

presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading But the trainer’s anger couldn’t last in the face of Arthur’s behavior, for that youth presented himself on the field the next afternoon and went bravely about the coaching of the remaining candidates in the pole vault.

probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading It made necessary a new figuring of the probable result of the Duals, and when five points for first place in the pole vault was deducted from the Yardley column and credited to Broadwood it left the respective scores dangerously close; 67 for Yardley, and 65 for Broadwood.

probationnounUS /proʊˈbeɪʃən/

a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership

From this reading GERALD MAKES THE TEAM Arthur’s probation and his loss to the Track Team caused consternation throughout the school.

recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading Andy Ryan was perhaps the most disgusted of any, and refused to recognize Arthur by so much as a nod for several days.

refusedverbUS /rəˈfjuːzd/

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Andy Ryan was perhaps the most disgusted of any, and refused to recognize Arthur by so much as a nod for several days.

remainingadjectiveUS /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/

not used up

From this reading But the trainer’s anger couldn’t last in the face of Arthur’s behavior, for that youth presented himself on the field the next afternoon and went bravely about the coaching of the remaining candidates in the pole vault.

respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/

considered individually

From this reading It made necessary a new figuring of the probable result of the Duals, and when five points for first place in the pole vault was deducted from the Yardley column and credited to Broadwood it left the respective scores dangerously close; 67 for Yardley, and 65 for Broadwood.

resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading It made necessary a new figuring of the probable result of the Duals, and when five points for first place in the pole vault was deducted from the Yardley column and credited to Broadwood it left the respective scores dangerously close; 67 for Yardley, and 65 for Broadwood.

Ryan

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From this reading Andy Ryan was perhaps the most disgusted of any, and refused to recognize Arthur by so much as a nod for several days.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Maybe we can get a second and third out of it, after all,” he said, cheerfully.

schoolnounUS /skuːl/

an educational institution

From this reading GERALD MAKES THE TEAM Arthur’s probation and his loss to the Track Team caused consternation throughout the school.

scoresnounUS /skɔːrz/

a large number or amount

From this reading It made necessary a new figuring of the probable result of the Duals, and when five points for first place in the pole vault was deducted from the Yardley column and credited to Broadwood it left the respective scores dangerously close; 67 for Yardley, and 65 for Broadwood.

secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading “Maybe we can get a second and third out of it, after all,” he said, cheerfully.

severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Andy Ryan was perhaps the most disgusted of any, and refused to recognize Arthur by so much as a nod for several days.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Andy Ryan was perhaps the most disgusted of any, and refused to recognize Arthur by so much as a nod for several days.

TEAMnounUS /tiːm/

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading GERALD MAKES THE TEAM Arthur’s probation and his loss to the Track Team caused consternation throughout the school.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But the trainer’s anger couldn’t last in the face of Arthur’s behavior, for that youth presented himself on the field the next afternoon and went bravely about the coaching of the remaining candidates in the pole vault.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading GERALD MAKES THE TEAM Arthur’s probation and his loss to the Track Team caused consternation throughout the school.

thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading “Maybe we can get a second and third out of it, after all,” he said, cheerfully.

throughoutprepositionUS /θruːˈaʊt/

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading GERALD MAKES THE TEAM Arthur’s probation and his loss to the Track Team caused consternation throughout the school.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading GERALD MAKES THE TEAM Arthur’s probation and his loss to the Track Team caused consternation throughout the school.

TracknounUS /træk/

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading GERALD MAKES THE TEAM Arthur’s probation and his loss to the Track Team caused consternation throughout the school.

trainer's

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From this reading But the trainer’s anger couldn’t last in the face of Arthur’s behavior, for that youth presented himself on the field the next afternoon and went bravely about the coaching of the remaining candidates in the pole vault.

vaultnounUS /vɒlt/

An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.

From this reading It made necessary a new figuring of the probable result of the Duals, and when five points for first place in the pole vault was deducted from the Yardley column and credited to Broadwood it left the respective scores dangerously close; 67 for Yardley, and 65 for Broadwood.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It made necessary a new figuring of the probable result of the Duals, and when five points for first place in the pole vault was deducted from the Yardley column and credited to Broadwood it left the respective scores dangerously close; 67 for Yardley, and 65 for Broadwood.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “Maybe we can get a second and third out of it, after all,” he said, cheerfully.

wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But the trainer’s anger couldn’t last in the face of Arthur’s behavior, for that youth presented himself on the field the next afternoon and went bravely about the coaching of the remaining candidates in the pole vault.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading It made necessary a new figuring of the probable result of the Duals, and when five points for first place in the pole vault was deducted from the Yardley column and credited to Broadwood it left the respective scores dangerously close; 67 for Yardley, and 65 for Broadwood.

Yardley

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From this reading It made necessary a new figuring of the probable result of the Duals, and when five points for first place in the pole vault was deducted from the Yardley column and credited to Broadwood it left the respective scores dangerously close; 67 for Yardley, and 65 for Broadwood.

youthnounUS /juːθ/

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading But the trainer’s anger couldn’t last in the face of Arthur’s behavior, for that youth presented himself on the field the next afternoon and went bravely about the coaching of the remaining candidates in the pole vault.

Chapter 22 of For Yardley: A Story of Track and Field by Ralph Henry Barbour holds 224 sentences, grouped into 45 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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