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Chapter XVIII

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MYRON GETS HIS CHANCE I should like to tell how Parkinson found herself in the last half of the game and won the contest.
But nothing of that sort happened.
Coach Driscoll started the third period with all his regulars in the line, and, in consequence, Musket Hill found slower going.
Gains in the line were far less frequent, and only outside of tackles was the Maroon likely to win territory.
But the home team clearly out-punted the visitors, although, in the final period, Garrison was pulled back from the line to swing his toe for Parkinson.
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Full-Back Foster

Chapter XVIII

Chapter 18 of Full-Back Foster is here in full — 221 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/44 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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MYRON GETS HIS CHANCE I should like to tell how Parkinson found herself in the last half of the game and won the contest.
Line 2
But nothing of that sort happened.
/bʌt ˈnʌθɪŋ ʌv ðæt sɔːrt ˈhæpənd/
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Coach Driscoll started the third period with all his regulars in the line, and, in consequence, Musket Hill found slower going.
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Gains in the line were far less frequent, and only outside of tackles was the Maroon likely to win territory.
/ɡeɪnz ɪn ðə laɪn wɜːr fɑːr les ˈfriːkwənt ənd ˈoʊnli ˈaʊtˈsaɪd ʌv ˈtækəlz wɑːz ðə mərˈuːn ˈlaɪkli tuː wɪn ˈterɪtɔːri/
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But the home team clearly out-punted the visitors, although, in the final period, Garrison was pulled back from the line to swing his toe for Parkinson.

Learner Dictionary

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.

Gains noun US /ɡeɪnz/

plural of “gain” — a quantity that is added

From this reading “Gains in the line were far less frequent, and only outside of tackles was the Maroon likely to win territory.”

Maroon verb US /mərˈuːn/

leave stranded or isolated with little hope of rescue

From this reading “Gains in the line were far less frequent, and only outside of tackles was the Maroon likely to win territory.”

Musket noun US /ˈmʌskət/

a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen

From this reading “Coach Driscoll started the third period with all his regulars in the line, and, in consequence, Musket Hill found slower going.”

Parkinson noun US /ˈpɑːrkɪnsən/

English surgeon (1755-1824)

From this reading “MYRON GETS HIS CHANCE I should like to tell how Parkinson found herself in the last half of the game and won the contest.”

regulars noun US /ˈreɡjələrz/

plural of “regular” — a regular patron

From this reading “Coach Driscoll started the third period with all his regulars in the line, and, in consequence, Musket Hill found slower going.”

slower adverb US /ˈsloʊər/

more slowly

From this reading “Coach Driscoll started the third period with all his regulars in the line, and, in consequence, Musket Hill found slower going.”

tackles noun US /ˈtækəlz/

plural of “tackle” — the person who plays that position on a football team

From this reading “Gains in the line were far less frequent, and only outside of tackles was the Maroon likely to win territory.”

toe noun US /toʊ/

one of the digits of the foot

From this reading “But the home team clearly out-punted the visitors, although, in the final period, Garrison was pulled back from the line to swing his toe for Parkinson.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

in consequence preposition + noun

In this reading “Coach Driscoll started the third period with all his regulars in the line, and, in consequence, Musket Hill found slower going.”

pulled back verb + particle counted as “pull back”

pull back or move away or backward

In this reading “But the home team clearly out-punted the visitors, although, in the final period, Garrison was pulled back from the line to swing his toe for Parkinson.”

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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 Coach Driscoll started the third period with all his regulars in the line, and, in consequence, Musket Hill found slower going.

althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But the home team clearly out-punted the visitors, although, in the final period, Garrison was pulled back from the line to swing his toe for Parkinson.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading MYRON GETS HIS CHANCE I should like to tell how Parkinson found herself in the last half of the game and won the contest.

backadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading But the home team clearly out-punted the visitors, although, in the final period, Garrison was pulled back from the line to swing his toe for Parkinson.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But nothing of that sort happened.

CHANCEnounUS /tʃæns/

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading MYRON GETS HIS CHANCE I should like to tell how Parkinson found herself in the last half of the game and won the contest.

clearlyadverbUS /ˈklɪrli/

without doubt or question

From this reading But the home team clearly out-punted the visitors, although, in the final period, Garrison was pulled back from the line to swing his toe for Parkinson.

CoachverbUS /koʊtʃ/

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading Coach Driscoll started the third period with all his regulars in the line, and, in consequence, Musket Hill found slower going.

consequencenounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəns/

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Coach Driscoll started the third period with all his regulars in the line, and, in consequence, Musket Hill found slower going.

contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/

an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading MYRON GETS HIS CHANCE I should like to tell how Parkinson found herself in the last half of the game and won the contest.

Driscoll

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

From this reading Coach Driscoll started the third period with all his regulars in the line, and, in consequence, Musket Hill found slower going.

faradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Gains in the line were far less frequent, and only outside of tackles was the Maroon likely to win territory.

finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading But the home team clearly out-punted the visitors, although, in the final period, Garrison was pulled back from the line to swing his toe for Parkinson.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But the home team clearly out-punted the visitors, although, in the final period, Garrison was pulled back from the line to swing his toe for Parkinson.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading MYRON GETS HIS CHANCE I should like to tell how Parkinson found herself in the last half of the game and won the contest.

frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading Gains in the line were far less frequent, and only outside of tackles was the Maroon likely to win territory.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But the home team clearly out-punted the visitors, although, in the final period, Garrison was pulled back from the line to swing his toe for Parkinson.

GainsnounUS /ɡeɪnz/

plural of “gain” — a quantity that is added

From this reading Gains in the line were far less frequent, and only outside of tackles was the Maroon likely to win territory.

gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading MYRON GETS HIS CHANCE I should like to tell how Parkinson found herself in the last half of the game and won the contest.

GarrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading But the home team clearly out-punted the visitors, although, in the final period, Garrison was pulled back from the line to swing his toe for Parkinson.

GETSnounUS /ɡets/

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading MYRON GETS HIS CHANCE I should like to tell how Parkinson found herself in the last half of the game and won the contest.

goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading Coach Driscoll started the third period with all his regulars in the line, and, in consequence, Musket Hill found slower going.

halfadjectiveUS /hæf/

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading MYRON GETS HIS CHANCE I should like to tell how Parkinson found herself in the last half of the game and won the contest.

happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading But nothing of that sort happened.

herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading MYRON GETS HIS CHANCE I should like to tell how Parkinson found herself in the last half of the game and won the contest.

HillnounUS /hɪl/

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Coach Driscoll started the third period with all his regulars in the line, and, in consequence, Musket Hill found slower going.

HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading MYRON GETS HIS CHANCE I should like to tell how Parkinson found herself in the last half of the game and won the contest.

homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading But the home team clearly out-punted the visitors, although, in the final period, Garrison was pulled back from the line to swing his toe for Parkinson.

how

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

From this reading MYRON GETS HIS CHANCE I should like to tell how Parkinson found herself in the last half of the game and won the contest.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading MYRON GETS HIS CHANCE I should like to tell how Parkinson found herself in the last half of the game and won the contest.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading MYRON GETS HIS CHANCE I should like to tell how Parkinson found herself in the last half of the game and won the contest.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading MYRON GETS HIS CHANCE I should like to tell how Parkinson found herself in the last half of the game and won the contest.

lessadverbUS /les/

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Gains in the line were far less frequent, and only outside of tackles was the Maroon likely to win territory.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading MYRON GETS HIS CHANCE I should like to tell how Parkinson found herself in the last half of the game and won the contest.

likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Gains in the line were far less frequent, and only outside of tackles was the Maroon likely to win territory.

linenounUS /laɪn/

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Coach Driscoll started the third period with all his regulars in the line, and, in consequence, Musket Hill found slower going.

MaroonverbUS /mərˈuːn/

leave stranded or isolated with little hope of rescue

From this reading Gains in the line were far less frequent, and only outside of tackles was the Maroon likely to win territory.

MusketnounUS /ˈmʌskət/

a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen

From this reading Coach Driscoll started the third period with all his regulars in the line, and, in consequence, Musket Hill found slower going.

MYRON

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

From this reading MYRON GETS HIS CHANCE I should like to tell how Parkinson found herself in the last half of the game and won the contest.

nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

not one thing; not anything

From this reading But nothing of that sort happened.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MYRON GETS HIS CHANCE I should like to tell how Parkinson found herself in the last half of the game and won the contest.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading Gains in the line were far less frequent, and only outside of tackles was the Maroon likely to win territory.

out-punted

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

From this reading But the home team clearly out-punted the visitors, although, in the final period, Garrison was pulled back from the line to swing his toe for Parkinson.

outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Gains in the line were far less frequent, and only outside of tackles was the Maroon likely to win territory.

ParkinsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrkɪnsən/

English surgeon (1755-1824)

From this reading MYRON GETS HIS CHANCE I should like to tell how Parkinson found herself in the last half of the game and won the contest.

periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/

an amount of time

From this reading Coach Driscoll started the third period with all his regulars in the line, and, in consequence, Musket Hill found slower going.

pulledverbUS /pʊld/

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading But the home team clearly out-punted the visitors, although, in the final period, Garrison was pulled back from the line to swing his toe for Parkinson.

regularsnounUS /ˈreɡjələrz/

plural of “regular” — a regular patron

From this reading Coach Driscoll started the third period with all his regulars in the line, and, in consequence, Musket Hill found slower going.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading MYRON GETS HIS CHANCE I should like to tell how Parkinson found herself in the last half of the game and won the contest.

sloweradverbUS /ˈsloʊər/

more slowly

From this reading Coach Driscoll started the third period with all his regulars in the line, and, in consequence, Musket Hill found slower going.

sortnounUS /sɔːrt/

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading But nothing of that sort happened.

startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Coach Driscoll started the third period with all his regulars in the line, and, in consequence, Musket Hill found slower going.

swingverbUS /swɪŋ/

move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading But the home team clearly out-punted the visitors, although, in the final period, Garrison was pulled back from the line to swing his toe for Parkinson.

tacklesnounUS /ˈtækəlz/

plural of “tackle” — the person who plays that position on a football team

From this reading Gains in the line were far less frequent, and only outside of tackles was the Maroon likely to win territory.

teamnounUS /tiːm/

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading But the home team clearly out-punted the visitors, although, in the final period, Garrison was pulled back from the line to swing his toe for Parkinson.

tellverbUS /tel/

express in words

From this reading MYRON GETS HIS CHANCE I should like to tell how Parkinson found herself in the last half of the game and won the contest.

territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Gains in the line were far less frequent, and only outside of tackles was the Maroon likely to win territory.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But nothing of that sort happened.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading MYRON GETS HIS CHANCE I should like to tell how Parkinson found herself in the last half of the game and won the contest.

thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading Coach Driscoll started the third period with all his regulars in the line, and, in consequence, Musket Hill found slower going.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading MYRON GETS HIS CHANCE I should like to tell how Parkinson found herself in the last half of the game and won the contest.

toenounUS /toʊ/

one of the digits of the foot

From this reading But the home team clearly out-punted the visitors, although, in the final period, Garrison was pulled back from the line to swing his toe for Parkinson.

visitorsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtərz/

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading But the home team clearly out-punted the visitors, although, in the final period, Garrison was pulled back from the line to swing his toe for Parkinson.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Gains in the line were far less frequent, and only outside of tackles was the Maroon likely to win territory.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Gains in the line were far less frequent, and only outside of tackles was the Maroon likely to win territory.

winverbUS /wɪn/

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading Gains in the line were far less frequent, and only outside of tackles was the Maroon likely to win territory.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Coach Driscoll started the third period with all his regulars in the line, and, in consequence, Musket Hill found slower going.

wonnounUS /wʌn/

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading MYRON GETS HIS CHANCE I should like to tell how Parkinson found herself in the last half of the game and won the contest.

Chapter 18 of Full-Back Foster by Ralph Henry Barbour holds 221 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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