Chapter 8 of Garry Grayson's football rivals is here in full — 114 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 8 of Garry Grayson's football rivals is here in full — 114 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Something Brewing The last words of the coach were almost lost in a tumultuous roar from Garry Grayson's friends--and there was no one in that crowd who was not his friend--that echoed back from the walls of the gymnasium. "Garry Grayson! Garry Grayson!" they cried. "Hurrah for the new captain!" "Yea, Garry!
Chapter 8 of Garry Grayson's football rivals is here in full — 114 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the production of malt beverages (as beer or ale) from malt and hops by grinding and boiling them and fermenting the result with yeast
From this reading “Something Brewing The last words of the coach were almost lost in a tumultuous roar from Garry Grayson's friends--and there was no one in that crowd who was not his friend--that echoed back from the walls of the gymnasium.”
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading “Something Brewing The last words of the coach were almost lost in a tumultuous roar from Garry Grayson's friends--and there was no one in that crowd who was not his friend--that echoed back from the walls of the gymnasium.”
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading “Something Brewing The last words of the coach were almost lost in a tumultuous roar from Garry Grayson's friends--and there was no one in that crowd who was not his friend--that echoed back from the walls of the gymnasium.”
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading “Something Brewing The last words of the coach were almost lost in a tumultuous roar from Garry Grayson's friends--and there was no one in that crowd who was not his friend--that echoed back from the walls of the gymnasium.”
a victory cheer
From this reading “"Hurrah for the new captain!"”
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading “Something Brewing The last words of the coach were almost lost in a tumultuous roar from Garry Grayson's friends--and there was no one in that crowd who was not his friend--that echoed back from the walls of the gymnasium.”
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading “Something Brewing The last words of the coach were almost lost in a tumultuous roar from Garry Grayson's friends--and there was no one in that crowd who was not his friend--that echoed back from the walls of the gymnasium.”
an old word for “yes”
From this reading “"Yea, Garry!”
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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In this reading “Something Brewing The last words of the coach were almost lost in a tumultuous roar from Garry Grayson's friends--and there was no one in that crowd who was not his friend--that echoed back from the walls of the gymnasium.”
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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 Something Brewing The last words of the coach were almost lost in a tumultuous roar from Garry Grayson's friends--and there was no one in that crowd who was not his friend--that echoed back from the walls of the gymnasium.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Something Brewing The last words of the coach were almost lost in a tumultuous roar from Garry Grayson's friends--and there was no one in that crowd who was not his friend--that echoed back from the walls of the gymnasium.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Something Brewing The last words of the coach were almost lost in a tumultuous roar from Garry Grayson's friends--and there was no one in that crowd who was not his friend--that echoed back from the walls of the gymnasium.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Something Brewing The last words of the coach were almost lost in a tumultuous roar from Garry Grayson's friends--and there was no one in that crowd who was not his friend--that echoed back from the walls of the gymnasium.
the production of malt beverages (as beer or ale) from malt and hops by grinding and boiling them and fermenting the result with yeast
From this reading Something Brewing The last words of the coach were almost lost in a tumultuous roar from Garry Grayson's friends--and there was no one in that crowd who was not his friend--that echoed back from the walls of the gymnasium.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Hurrah for the new captain!"
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading Something Brewing The last words of the coach were almost lost in a tumultuous roar from Garry Grayson's friends--and there was no one in that crowd who was not his friend--that echoed back from the walls of the gymnasium.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Garry Grayson!" they cried.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Something Brewing The last words of the coach were almost lost in a tumultuous roar from Garry Grayson's friends--and there was no one in that crowd who was not his friend--that echoed back from the walls of the gymnasium.
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading Something Brewing The last words of the coach were almost lost in a tumultuous roar from Garry Grayson's friends--and there was no one in that crowd who was not his friend--that echoed back from the walls of the gymnasium.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Hurrah for the new captain!"
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Something Brewing The last words of the coach were almost lost in a tumultuous roar from Garry Grayson's friends--and there was no one in that crowd who was not his friend--that echoed back from the walls of the gymnasium.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Something Brewing The last words of the coach were almost lost in a tumultuous roar from Garry Grayson's friends--and there was no one in that crowd who was not his friend--that echoed back from the walls of the gymnasium.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Something Brewing The last words of the coach were almost lost in a tumultuous roar from Garry Grayson's friends--and there was no one in that crowd who was not his friend--that echoed back from the walls of the gymnasium.
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From this reading Something Brewing The last words of the coach were almost lost in a tumultuous roar from Garry Grayson's friends--and there was no one in that crowd who was not his friend--that echoed back from the walls of the gymnasium.
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From this reading "Garry Grayson!
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From this reading Something Brewing The last words of the coach were almost lost in a tumultuous roar from Garry Grayson's friends--and there was no one in that crowd who was not his friend--that echoed back from the walls of the gymnasium.
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading Something Brewing The last words of the coach were almost lost in a tumultuous roar from Garry Grayson's friends--and there was no one in that crowd who was not his friend--that echoed back from the walls of the gymnasium.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Something Brewing The last words of the coach were almost lost in a tumultuous roar from Garry Grayson's friends--and there was no one in that crowd who was not his friend--that echoed back from the walls of the gymnasium.
a victory cheer
From this reading "Hurrah for the new captain!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Something Brewing The last words of the coach were almost lost in a tumultuous roar from Garry Grayson's friends--and there was no one in that crowd who was not his friend--that echoed back from the walls of the gymnasium.
immediately past
From this reading Something Brewing The last words of the coach were almost lost in a tumultuous roar from Garry Grayson's friends--and there was no one in that crowd who was not his friend--that echoed back from the walls of the gymnasium.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Something Brewing The last words of the coach were almost lost in a tumultuous roar from Garry Grayson's friends--and there was no one in that crowd who was not his friend--that echoed back from the walls of the gymnasium.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "Hurrah for the new captain!"
not any; not one
From this reading Something Brewing The last words of the coach were almost lost in a tumultuous roar from Garry Grayson's friends--and there was no one in that crowd who was not his friend--that echoed back from the walls of the gymnasium.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Something Brewing The last words of the coach were almost lost in a tumultuous roar from Garry Grayson's friends--and there was no one in that crowd who was not his friend--that echoed back from the walls of the gymnasium.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Something Brewing The last words of the coach were almost lost in a tumultuous roar from Garry Grayson's friends--and there was no one in that crowd who was not his friend--that echoed back from the walls of the gymnasium.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Something Brewing The last words of the coach were almost lost in a tumultuous roar from Garry Grayson's friends--and there was no one in that crowd who was not his friend--that echoed back from the walls of the gymnasium.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading Something Brewing The last words of the coach were almost lost in a tumultuous roar from Garry Grayson's friends--and there was no one in that crowd who was not his friend--that echoed back from the walls of the gymnasium.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something Brewing The last words of the coach were almost lost in a tumultuous roar from Garry Grayson's friends--and there was no one in that crowd who was not his friend--that echoed back from the walls of the gymnasium.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Something Brewing The last words of the coach were almost lost in a tumultuous roar from Garry Grayson's friends--and there was no one in that crowd who was not his friend--that echoed back from the walls of the gymnasium.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Something Brewing The last words of the coach were almost lost in a tumultuous roar from Garry Grayson's friends--and there was no one in that crowd who was not his friend--that echoed back from the walls of the gymnasium.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Something Brewing The last words of the coach were almost lost in a tumultuous roar from Garry Grayson's friends--and there was no one in that crowd who was not his friend--that echoed back from the walls of the gymnasium.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Garry Grayson!" they cried.
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading Something Brewing The last words of the coach were almost lost in a tumultuous roar from Garry Grayson's friends--and there was no one in that crowd who was not his friend--that echoed back from the walls of the gymnasium.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Something Brewing The last words of the coach were almost lost in a tumultuous roar from Garry Grayson's friends--and there was no one in that crowd who was not his friend--that echoed back from the walls of the gymnasium.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Something Brewing The last words of the coach were almost lost in a tumultuous roar from Garry Grayson's friends--and there was no one in that crowd who was not his friend--that echoed back from the walls of the gymnasium.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Something Brewing The last words of the coach were almost lost in a tumultuous roar from Garry Grayson's friends--and there was no one in that crowd who was not his friend--that echoed back from the walls of the gymnasium.
which person or people
From this reading Something Brewing The last words of the coach were almost lost in a tumultuous roar from Garry Grayson's friends--and there was no one in that crowd who was not his friend--that echoed back from the walls of the gymnasium.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Something Brewing The last words of the coach were almost lost in a tumultuous roar from Garry Grayson's friends--and there was no one in that crowd who was not his friend--that echoed back from the walls of the gymnasium.
an old word for “yes”
From this reading "Yea, Garry!
Chapter 8 of Garry Grayson's football rivals by Edward Stratemeyer holds 114 sentences, grouped into 23 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 114 sentences of Garry Grayson's football rivals, unabridged, divided into 23 reading sections.
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