Chapter 13 of Jimmy Kirkland and the Plot for a Pennant is here in full — 129 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 13 of Jimmy Kirkland and the Plot for a Pennant is here in full — 129 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
_McCarthy Balks the Plotters_ It was past two o'clock when McCarthy was awakened from his troubled sleep by the entrance of Swanson. "Hello, Silent," said McCarthy sleepily. "What time is it?" "Past two," said the shortstop, for once seeming unwilling to talk. "Better get to sleep--you'll be in again to-day."
Chapter 13 of Jimmy Kirkland and the Plot for a Pennant is here in full — 129 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “balk” — the area on a billiard table behind the balkline
From this reading “_McCarthy Balks the Plotters_ It was past two o'clock when McCarthy was awakened from his troubled sleep by the entrance of Swanson.”
an expression of greeting
From this reading “"Hello, Silent," said McCarthy sleepily.”
United States satirical novelist and literary critic (1912-1989)
From this reading “_McCarthy Balks the Plotters_ It was past two o'clock when McCarthy was awakened from his troubled sleep by the entrance of Swanson.”
plural of “plotter” — a planner who draws up a personal scheme of action
(baseball) the person who plays the shortstop position
From this reading “"Past two," said the shortstop, for once seeming unwilling to talk.”
in a sleepy manner
From this reading “"Hello, Silent," said McCarthy sleepily.”
United States actress in many silent films (1899-1983)
From this reading “_McCarthy Balks the Plotters_ It was past two o'clock when McCarthy was awakened from his troubled sleep by the entrance of Swanson.”
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading “"Past two," said the shortstop, for once seeming unwilling to talk.”
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 “_McCarthy Balks the Plotters_ It was past two o'clock when McCarthy was awakened from his troubled sleep by the entrance of Swanson.”
In this reading “_McCarthy Balks the Plotters_ It was past two o'clock when McCarthy was awakened from his troubled sleep by the entrance of Swanson.”
In this reading “_McCarthy Balks the Plotters_ It was past two o'clock when McCarthy was awakened from his troubled sleep by the entrance of Swanson.”
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anew
From this reading "Better get to sleep--you'll be in again to-day."
aroused or activated
From this reading _McCarthy Balks the Plotters_ It was past two o'clock when McCarthy was awakened from his troubled sleep by the entrance of Swanson.
plural of “balk” — the area on a billiard table behind the balkline
From this reading _McCarthy Balks the Plotters_ It was past two o'clock when McCarthy was awakened from his troubled sleep by the entrance of Swanson.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Better get to sleep--you'll be in again to-day."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Better get to sleep--you'll be in again to-day."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _McCarthy Balks the Plotters_ It was past two o'clock when McCarthy was awakened from his troubled sleep by the entrance of Swanson.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading _McCarthy Balks the Plotters_ It was past two o'clock when McCarthy was awakened from his troubled sleep by the entrance of Swanson.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Past two," said the shortstop, for once seeming unwilling to talk.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _McCarthy Balks the Plotters_ It was past two o'clock when McCarthy was awakened from his troubled sleep by the entrance of Swanson.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Better get to sleep--you'll be in again to-day."
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hello, Silent," said McCarthy sleepily.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _McCarthy Balks the Plotters_ It was past two o'clock when McCarthy was awakened from his troubled sleep by the entrance of Swanson.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Better get to sleep--you'll be in again to-day."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What time is it?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _McCarthy Balks the Plotters_ It was past two o'clock when McCarthy was awakened from his troubled sleep by the entrance of Swanson.
United States satirical novelist and literary critic (1912-1989)
From this reading _McCarthy Balks the Plotters_ It was past two o'clock when McCarthy was awakened from his troubled sleep by the entrance of Swanson.
according to the clock
From this reading _McCarthy Balks the Plotters_ It was past two o'clock when McCarthy was awakened from his troubled sleep by the entrance of Swanson.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _McCarthy Balks the Plotters_ It was past two o'clock when McCarthy was awakened from his troubled sleep by the entrance of Swanson.
on one occasion
From this reading "Past two," said the shortstop, for once seeming unwilling to talk.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading _McCarthy Balks the Plotters_ It was past two o'clock when McCarthy was awakened from his troubled sleep by the entrance of Swanson.
plural of “plotter” — a planner who draws up a personal scheme of action
From this reading _McCarthy Balks the Plotters_ It was past two o'clock when McCarthy was awakened from his troubled sleep by the entrance of Swanson.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Hello, Silent," said McCarthy sleepily.
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading "Past two," said the shortstop, for once seeming unwilling to talk.
(baseball) the person who plays the shortstop position
From this reading "Past two," said the shortstop, for once seeming unwilling to talk.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading "Hello, Silent," said McCarthy sleepily.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading _McCarthy Balks the Plotters_ It was past two o'clock when McCarthy was awakened from his troubled sleep by the entrance of Swanson.
in a sleepy manner
From this reading "Hello, Silent," said McCarthy sleepily.
United States actress in many silent films (1899-1983)
From this reading _McCarthy Balks the Plotters_ It was past two o'clock when McCarthy was awakened from his troubled sleep by the entrance of Swanson.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "Past two," said the shortstop, for once seeming unwilling to talk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _McCarthy Balks the Plotters_ It was past two o'clock when McCarthy was awakened from his troubled sleep by the entrance of Swanson.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "What time is it?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Past two," said the shortstop, for once seeming unwilling to talk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Better get to sleep--you'll be in again to-day."
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading _McCarthy Balks the Plotters_ It was past two o'clock when McCarthy was awakened from his troubled sleep by the entrance of Swanson.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _McCarthy Balks the Plotters_ It was past two o'clock when McCarthy was awakened from his troubled sleep by the entrance of Swanson.
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading "Past two," said the shortstop, for once seeming unwilling to talk.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _McCarthy Balks the Plotters_ It was past two o'clock when McCarthy was awakened from his troubled sleep by the entrance of Swanson.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What time is it?"
at the time that
From this reading _McCarthy Balks the Plotters_ It was past two o'clock when McCarthy was awakened from his troubled sleep by the entrance of Swanson.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Better get to sleep--you'll be in again to-day."
Chapter 13 of Jimmy Kirkland and the Plot for a Pennant by Hugh S. (Hugh Stuart) Fullerton holds 129 sentences, grouped into 26 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 13 holds 129 sentences of Jimmy Kirkland and the Plot for a Pennant, unabridged, divided into 26 reading sections.
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