Chapter 8 of Frank Allen at Gold Fork is here in full — 90 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VIII
Chapter 8 of Frank Allen at Gold Fork is here in full — 90 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
STARTING FOR GOLD FORK "By hokey!" Jerry ejaculated, mightily interested in the age-stained paper. "Sure I've seen thet thar figgerin', 'fore now! Yep! It seems like I kin' 'member ole Josh Kinney bottlin' the paper up wid a big grin an' askin' how it looked fur a drawin' prize.
Chapter 8 of Frank Allen at Gold Fork is here in full — 90 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/18 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading “"Sure I've seen thet thar figgerin', 'fore now!”
cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading “STARTING FOR GOLD FORK "By hokey!"”
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading “It seems like I kin' 'member ole Josh Kinney bottlin' the paper up wid a big grin an' askin' how it looked fur a drawin' prize.”
effusively or insincerely emotional
From this reading “STARTING FOR GOLD FORK "By hokey!"”
be silly or tease one another
From this reading “It seems like I kin' 'member ole Josh Kinney bottlin' the paper up wid a big grin an' askin' how it looked fur a drawin' prize.”
a person having kinship with another or others
From this reading “It seems like I kin' 'member ole Josh Kinney bottlin' the paper up wid a big grin an' askin' how it looked fur a drawin' prize.”
powerfully or vigorously
From this reading “Jerry ejaculated, mightily interested in the age-stained paper.”
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading “It seems like I kin' 'member ole Josh Kinney bottlin' the paper up wid a big grin an' askin' how it looked fur a drawin' prize.”
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.
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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 It seems like I kin' 'member ole Josh Kinney bottlin' the paper up wid a big grin an' askin' how it looked fur a drawin' prize.
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From this reading Jerry ejaculated, mightily interested in the age-stained paper.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It seems like I kin' 'member ole Josh Kinney bottlin' the paper up wid a big grin an' askin' how it looked fur a drawin' prize.
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From this reading It seems like I kin' 'member ole Josh Kinney bottlin' the paper up wid a big grin an' askin' how it looked fur a drawin' prize.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It seems like I kin' 'member ole Josh Kinney bottlin' the paper up wid a big grin an' askin' how it looked fur a drawin' prize.
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From this reading It seems like I kin' 'member ole Josh Kinney bottlin' the paper up wid a big grin an' askin' how it looked fur a drawin' prize.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading STARTING FOR GOLD FORK "By hokey!"
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From this reading It seems like I kin' 'member ole Josh Kinney bottlin' the paper up wid a big grin an' askin' how it looked fur a drawin' prize.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jerry ejaculated, mightily interested in the age-stained paper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sure I've seen thet thar figgerin', 'fore now!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading STARTING FOR GOLD FORK "By hokey!"
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading "Sure I've seen thet thar figgerin', 'fore now!
cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading STARTING FOR GOLD FORK "By hokey!"
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading It seems like I kin' 'member ole Josh Kinney bottlin' the paper up wid a big grin an' askin' how it looked fur a drawin' prize.
coins made of gold
From this reading STARTING FOR GOLD FORK "By hokey!"
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading It seems like I kin' 'member ole Josh Kinney bottlin' the paper up wid a big grin an' askin' how it looked fur a drawin' prize.
effusively or insincerely emotional
From this reading STARTING FOR GOLD FORK "By hokey!"
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From this reading It seems like I kin' 'member ole Josh Kinney bottlin' the paper up wid a big grin an' askin' how it looked fur a drawin' prize.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It seems like I kin' 'member ole Josh Kinney bottlin' the paper up wid a big grin an' askin' how it looked fur a drawin' prize.
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From this reading "Sure I've seen thet thar figgerin', 'fore now!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jerry ejaculated, mightily interested in the age-stained paper.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Jerry ejaculated, mightily interested in the age-stained paper.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seems like I kin' 'member ole Josh Kinney bottlin' the paper up wid a big grin an' askin' how it looked fur a drawin' prize.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Jerry ejaculated, mightily interested in the age-stained paper.
be silly or tease one another
From this reading It seems like I kin' 'member ole Josh Kinney bottlin' the paper up wid a big grin an' askin' how it looked fur a drawin' prize.
a person having kinship with another or others
From this reading It seems like I kin' 'member ole Josh Kinney bottlin' the paper up wid a big grin an' askin' how it looked fur a drawin' prize.
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From this reading It seems like I kin' 'member ole Josh Kinney bottlin' the paper up wid a big grin an' askin' how it looked fur a drawin' prize.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It seems like I kin' 'member ole Josh Kinney bottlin' the paper up wid a big grin an' askin' how it looked fur a drawin' prize.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It seems like I kin' 'member ole Josh Kinney bottlin' the paper up wid a big grin an' askin' how it looked fur a drawin' prize.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading It seems like I kin' 'member ole Josh Kinney bottlin' the paper up wid a big grin an' askin' how it looked fur a drawin' prize.
powerfully or vigorously
From this reading Jerry ejaculated, mightily interested in the age-stained paper.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Sure I've seen thet thar figgerin', 'fore now!
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From this reading It seems like I kin' 'member ole Josh Kinney bottlin' the paper up wid a big grin an' askin' how it looked fur a drawin' prize.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Jerry ejaculated, mightily interested in the age-stained paper.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading It seems like I kin' 'member ole Josh Kinney bottlin' the paper up wid a big grin an' askin' how it looked fur a drawin' prize.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seems like I kin' 'member ole Josh Kinney bottlin' the paper up wid a big grin an' askin' how it looked fur a drawin' prize.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Sure I've seen thet thar figgerin', 'fore now!
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading STARTING FOR GOLD FORK "By hokey!"
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Sure I've seen thet thar figgerin', 'fore now!
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From this reading "Sure I've seen thet thar figgerin', 'fore now!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jerry ejaculated, mightily interested in the age-stained paper.
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From this reading "Sure I've seen thet thar figgerin', 'fore now!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It seems like I kin' 'member ole Josh Kinney bottlin' the paper up wid a big grin an' askin' how it looked fur a drawin' prize.
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From this reading It seems like I kin' 'member ole Josh Kinney bottlin' the paper up wid a big grin an' askin' how it looked fur a drawin' prize.
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From this reading Yep!
Chapter 8 of Frank Allen at Gold Fork by Graham B. Forbes holds 90 sentences, grouped into 18 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 8 holds 90 sentences of Frank Allen at Gold Fork, unabridged, divided into 18 reading sections.
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