Chapter 18 of Jack the runaway is here in full — 107 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 18 of Jack the runaway is here in full — 107 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
PROFESSOR KLOPPER APPEARS “That’s the stuff!” cried Mr. Paine, running up to where Jack was getting out of the collapsed airship. This was the first the boy knew that the manager had been watching him. But there was very little that escaped the “old man.” “You’re doing good,” the manager went on. “Quick, now, on the other side.
Chapter 18 of Jack the runaway is here in full — 107 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/21 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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a steerable self-propelled aircraft
From this reading “PROFESSOR KLOPPER APPEARS “That’s the stuff!” cried Mr. Paine, running up to where Jack was getting out of the collapsed airship.”
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “PROFESSOR KLOPPER APPEARS “That’s the stuff!” cried Mr. Paine, running up to where Jack was getting out of the collapsed airship.”
past form of “collapse” — break down, literally or metaphorically
From this reading “PROFESSOR KLOPPER APPEARS “That’s the stuff!” cried Mr. Paine, running up to where Jack was getting out of the collapsed airship.”
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading “But there was very little that escaped the “old man.””
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading “This was the first the boy knew that the manager had been watching him.”
American Revolutionary leader and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1731-1814)
From this reading “PROFESSOR KLOPPER APPEARS “That’s the stuff!” cried Mr. Paine, running up to where Jack was getting out of the collapsed airship.”
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading “PROFESSOR KLOPPER APPEARS “That’s the stuff!” cried Mr. Paine, running up to where Jack was getting out of the collapsed airship.”
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading “PROFESSOR KLOPPER APPEARS “That’s the stuff!” cried Mr. Paine, running up to where Jack was getting out of the collapsed airship.”
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In this reading ““Quick, now, on the other side.”
a man who is very old
In this reading “But there was very little that escaped the “old man.””
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
In this reading ““You’re doing good,” the manager went on.”
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a steerable self-propelled aircraft
From this reading PROFESSOR KLOPPER APPEARS “That’s the stuff!” cried Mr. Paine, running up to where Jack was getting out of the collapsed airship.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading PROFESSOR KLOPPER APPEARS “That’s the stuff!” cried Mr. Paine, running up to where Jack was getting out of the collapsed airship.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This was the first the boy knew that the manager had been watching him.
a youthful male person
From this reading This was the first the boy knew that the manager had been watching him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was very little that escaped the “old man.”
past form of “collapse” — break down, literally or metaphorically
From this reading PROFESSOR KLOPPER APPEARS “That’s the stuff!” cried Mr. Paine, running up to where Jack was getting out of the collapsed airship.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading PROFESSOR KLOPPER APPEARS “That’s the stuff!” cried Mr. Paine, running up to where Jack was getting out of the collapsed airship.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading “You’re doing good,” the manager went on.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading But there was very little that escaped the “old man.”
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This was the first the boy knew that the manager had been watching him.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading PROFESSOR KLOPPER APPEARS “That’s the stuff!” cried Mr. Paine, running up to where Jack was getting out of the collapsed airship.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “You’re doing good,” the manager went on.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This was the first the boy knew that the manager had been watching him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This was the first the boy knew that the manager had been watching him.
a small worthless amount
From this reading PROFESSOR KLOPPER APPEARS “That’s the stuff!” cried Mr. Paine, running up to where Jack was getting out of the collapsed airship.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PROFESSOR KLOPPER APPEARS “That’s the stuff!” cried Mr. Paine, running up to where Jack was getting out of the collapsed airship.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading This was the first the boy knew that the manager had been watching him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But there was very little that escaped the “old man.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But there was very little that escaped the “old man.”
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading This was the first the boy knew that the manager had been watching him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading PROFESSOR KLOPPER APPEARS “That’s the stuff!” cried Mr. Paine, running up to where Jack was getting out of the collapsed airship.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Quick, now, on the other side.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PROFESSOR KLOPPER APPEARS “That’s the stuff!” cried Mr. Paine, running up to where Jack was getting out of the collapsed airship.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But there was very little that escaped the “old man.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “You’re doing good,” the manager went on.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “Quick, now, on the other side.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading PROFESSOR KLOPPER APPEARS “That’s the stuff!” cried Mr. Paine, running up to where Jack was getting out of the collapsed airship.
American Revolutionary leader and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1731-1814)
From this reading PROFESSOR KLOPPER APPEARS “That’s the stuff!” cried Mr. Paine, running up to where Jack was getting out of the collapsed airship.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading PROFESSOR KLOPPER APPEARS “That’s the stuff!” cried Mr. Paine, running up to where Jack was getting out of the collapsed airship.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading “Quick, now, on the other side.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading PROFESSOR KLOPPER APPEARS “That’s the stuff!” cried Mr. Paine, running up to where Jack was getting out of the collapsed airship.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading “Quick, now, on the other side.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading PROFESSOR KLOPPER APPEARS “That’s the stuff!” cried Mr. Paine, running up to where Jack was getting out of the collapsed airship.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This was the first the boy knew that the manager had been watching him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PROFESSOR KLOPPER APPEARS “That’s the stuff!” cried Mr. Paine, running up to where Jack was getting out of the collapsed airship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PROFESSOR KLOPPER APPEARS “That’s the stuff!” cried Mr. Paine, running up to where Jack was getting out of the collapsed airship.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was very little that escaped the “old man.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the first the boy knew that the manager had been watching him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PROFESSOR KLOPPER APPEARS “That’s the stuff!” cried Mr. Paine, running up to where Jack was getting out of the collapsed airship.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading PROFESSOR KLOPPER APPEARS “That’s the stuff!” cried Mr. Paine, running up to where Jack was getting out of the collapsed airship.
precisely as stated
From this reading But there was very little that escaped the “old man.”
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PROFESSOR KLOPPER APPEARS “That’s the stuff!” cried Mr. Paine, running up to where Jack was getting out of the collapsed airship.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading This was the first the boy knew that the manager had been watching him.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “You’re doing good,” the manager went on.
in or at the place that
From this reading PROFESSOR KLOPPER APPEARS “That’s the stuff!” cried Mr. Paine, running up to where Jack was getting out of the collapsed airship.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You’re doing good,” the manager went on.
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