Chapter 10 of Jack Ranger's Western Trip is here in full — 159 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 10 of Jack Ranger's Western Trip is here in full — 159 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A GRAND WIND UP "What's the matter?" demanded John Smith, as he and Nat joined their comrade. "Did you get lost?" asked Nat. "No, only sort of delayed," answered Jack. "What makes you talk so funny?" inquired John. "I expect it's because my lips are swollen," was the reply.
Chapter 10 of Jack Ranger's Western Trip is here in full — 159 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading “A GRAND WIND UP "What's the matter?" demanded John Smith, as he and Nat joined their comrade.”
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading “"No, only sort of delayed," answered Jack.”
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “A GRAND WIND UP "What's the matter?" demanded John Smith, as he and Nat joined their comrade.”
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading “"What makes you talk so funny?" inquired John.”
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “"What makes you talk so funny?" inquired John.”
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading “A GRAND WIND UP "What's the matter?" demanded John Smith, as he and Nat joined their comrade.”
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading “A GRAND WIND UP "What's the matter?" demanded John Smith, as he and Nat joined their comrade.”
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading “"I expect it's because my lips are swollen," was the reply.”
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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 A GRAND WIND UP "What's the matter?" demanded John Smith, as he and Nat joined their comrade.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A GRAND WIND UP "What's the matter?" demanded John Smith, as he and Nat joined their comrade.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "No, only sort of delayed," answered Jack.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I expect it's because my lips are swollen," was the reply.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A GRAND WIND UP "What's the matter?" demanded John Smith, as he and Nat joined their comrade.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Did you get lost?" asked Nat.
for the reason that
From this reading "I expect it's because my lips are swollen," was the reply.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading A GRAND WIND UP "What's the matter?" demanded John Smith, as he and Nat joined their comrade.
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading "No, only sort of delayed," answered Jack.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading A GRAND WIND UP "What's the matter?" demanded John Smith, as he and Nat joined their comrade.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did you get lost?" asked Nat.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "I expect it's because my lips are swollen," was the reply.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading "What makes you talk so funny?" inquired John.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Did you get lost?" asked Nat.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading A GRAND WIND UP "What's the matter?" demanded John Smith, as he and Nat joined their comrade.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A GRAND WIND UP "What's the matter?" demanded John Smith, as he and Nat joined their comrade.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I expect it's because my lips are swollen," was the reply.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "What makes you talk so funny?" inquired John.
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From this reading "I expect it's because my lips are swollen," was the reply.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "No, only sort of delayed," answered Jack.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading A GRAND WIND UP "What's the matter?" demanded John Smith, as he and Nat joined their comrade.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading A GRAND WIND UP "What's the matter?" demanded John Smith, as he and Nat joined their comrade.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading "I expect it's because my lips are swollen," was the reply.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "Did you get lost?" asked Nat.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "What makes you talk so funny?" inquired John.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A GRAND WIND UP "What's the matter?" demanded John Smith, as he and Nat joined their comrade.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I expect it's because my lips are swollen," was the reply.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A GRAND WIND UP "What's the matter?" demanded John Smith, as he and Nat joined their comrade.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, only sort of delayed," answered Jack.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "No, only sort of delayed," answered Jack.
and nothing more
From this reading "No, only sort of delayed," answered Jack.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "I expect it's because my lips are swollen," was the reply.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading A GRAND WIND UP "What's the matter?" demanded John Smith, as he and Nat joined their comrade.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "What makes you talk so funny?" inquired John.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "No, only sort of delayed," answered Jack.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading "I expect it's because my lips are swollen," was the reply.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "What makes you talk so funny?" inquired John.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GRAND WIND UP "What's the matter?" demanded John Smith, as he and Nat joined their comrade.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A GRAND WIND UP "What's the matter?" demanded John Smith, as he and Nat joined their comrade.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A GRAND WIND UP "What's the matter?" demanded John Smith, as he and Nat joined their comrade.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I expect it's because my lips are swollen," was the reply.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What makes you talk so funny?" inquired John.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A GRAND WIND UP "What's the matter?" demanded John Smith, as he and Nat joined their comrade.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading A GRAND WIND UP "What's the matter?" demanded John Smith, as he and Nat joined their comrade.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Did you get lost?" asked Nat.
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