Chapter 23 of Jimmy Kirkland and the Plot for a Pennant is here in full — 110 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 23 of Jimmy Kirkland and the Plot for a Pennant is here in full — 110 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
_Kidnapped_ "Train leaves at 11.30, Kohinoor," said Swanson as McCarthy came up to their rooms after dinner that evening. "Let's play billiards until it goes." "Can't," replied McCarthy shortly. "I've got to make that call to-night. There's something wrong up there at Baldwin's, Silent.
Chapter 23 of Jimmy Kirkland and the Plot for a Pennant is here in full — 110 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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possessive form of “baldwin” — United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)
From this reading “There's something wrong up there at Baldwin's, Silent.”
any of several games played on rectangular cloth-covered table (with cushioned edges) in which long tapering cue sticks are used to propel ivory (or composition) balls
From this reading “"Let's play billiards until it goes."”
inflected form of “kidnap” — take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading “_Kidnapped_ "Train leaves at 11.30, Kohinoor," said Swanson as McCarthy came up to their rooms after dinner that evening.”
United States satirical novelist and literary critic (1912-1989)
From this reading “_Kidnapped_ "Train leaves at 11.30, Kohinoor," said Swanson as McCarthy came up to their rooms after dinner that evening.”
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading “_Kidnapped_ "Train leaves at 11.30, Kohinoor," said Swanson as McCarthy came up to their rooms after dinner that evening.”
for a short time
From this reading “"Can't," replied McCarthy shortly.”
United States actress in many silent films (1899-1983)
From this reading “_Kidnapped_ "Train leaves at 11.30, Kohinoor," said Swanson as McCarthy came up to their rooms after dinner that evening.”
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 “"Let's play billiards until it goes."”
In this reading “_Kidnapped_ "Train leaves at 11.30, Kohinoor," said Swanson as McCarthy came up to their rooms after dinner that evening.”
In this reading “_Kidnapped_ "Train leaves at 11.30, Kohinoor," said Swanson as McCarthy came up to their rooms after dinner that evening.”
bring forth, usually something desirable
In this reading “_Kidnapped_ "Train leaves at 11.30, Kohinoor," said Swanson as McCarthy came up to their rooms after dinner that evening.”
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From this reading _Kidnapped_ "Train leaves at 11.30, Kohinoor," said Swanson as McCarthy came up to their rooms after dinner that evening.
later than; following
From this reading _Kidnapped_ "Train leaves at 11.30, Kohinoor," said Swanson as McCarthy came up to their rooms after dinner that evening.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Kidnapped_ "Train leaves at 11.30, Kohinoor," said Swanson as McCarthy came up to their rooms after dinner that evening.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Kidnapped_ "Train leaves at 11.30, Kohinoor," said Swanson as McCarthy came up to their rooms after dinner that evening.
possessive form of “baldwin” — United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)
From this reading There's something wrong up there at Baldwin's, Silent.
any of several games played on rectangular cloth-covered table (with cushioned edges) in which long tapering cue sticks are used to propel ivory (or composition) balls
From this reading "Let's play billiards until it goes."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I've got to make that call to-night.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _Kidnapped_ "Train leaves at 11.30, Kohinoor," said Swanson as McCarthy came up to their rooms after dinner that evening.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Can't," replied McCarthy shortly.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading _Kidnapped_ "Train leaves at 11.30, Kohinoor," said Swanson as McCarthy came up to their rooms after dinner that evening.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading _Kidnapped_ "Train leaves at 11.30, Kohinoor," said Swanson as McCarthy came up to their rooms after dinner that evening.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "Let's play billiards until it goes."
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I've got to make that call to-night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've got to make that call to-night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Let's play billiards until it goes."
inflected form of “kidnap” — take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
From this reading _Kidnapped_ "Train leaves at 11.30, Kohinoor," said Swanson as McCarthy came up to their rooms after dinner that evening.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Kidnapped_ "Train leaves at 11.30, Kohinoor," said Swanson as McCarthy came up to their rooms after dinner that evening.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading _Kidnapped_ "Train leaves at 11.30, Kohinoor," said Swanson as McCarthy came up to their rooms after dinner that evening.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let's play billiards until it goes."
engage in
From this reading "I've got to make that call to-night.
United States satirical novelist and literary critic (1912-1989)
From this reading _Kidnapped_ "Train leaves at 11.30, Kohinoor," said Swanson as McCarthy came up to their rooms after dinner that evening.
participate in games or sport
From this reading "Let's play billiards until it goes."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Can't," replied McCarthy shortly.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading _Kidnapped_ "Train leaves at 11.30, Kohinoor," said Swanson as McCarthy came up to their rooms after dinner that evening.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _Kidnapped_ "Train leaves at 11.30, Kohinoor," said Swanson as McCarthy came up to their rooms after dinner that evening.
for a short time
From this reading "Can't," replied McCarthy shortly.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading There's something wrong up there at Baldwin's, Silent.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There's something wrong up there at Baldwin's, Silent.
United States actress in many silent films (1899-1983)
From this reading _Kidnapped_ "Train leaves at 11.30, Kohinoor," said Swanson as McCarthy came up to their rooms after dinner that evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Kidnapped_ "Train leaves at 11.30, Kohinoor," said Swanson as McCarthy came up to their rooms after dinner that evening.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _Kidnapped_ "Train leaves at 11.30, Kohinoor," said Swanson as McCarthy came up to their rooms after dinner that evening.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There's something wrong up there at Baldwin's, Silent.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There's something wrong up there at Baldwin's, Silent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Kidnapped_ "Train leaves at 11.30, Kohinoor," said Swanson as McCarthy came up to their rooms after dinner that evening.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've got to make that call to-night.
create by training and teaching
From this reading _Kidnapped_ "Train leaves at 11.30, Kohinoor," said Swanson as McCarthy came up to their rooms after dinner that evening.
up to a particular time
From this reading "Let's play billiards until it goes."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _Kidnapped_ "Train leaves at 11.30, Kohinoor," said Swanson as McCarthy came up to their rooms after dinner that evening.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading There's something wrong up there at Baldwin's, Silent.
Chapter 23 of Jimmy Kirkland and the Plot for a Pennant by Hugh S. (Hugh Stuart) Fullerton holds 110 sentences, grouped into 22 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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