Chapter 11 of Joe Strong on the Trapeze is here in full — 127 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 11 of Joe Strong on the Trapeze is here in full — 127 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
HELEN'S DISCOVERY Joe Strong climbed out of the tank. He grinned cheerfully at Benny. "It was so hot I took a bath in your tub," he explained. "It sure was fine! Hope you don't mind?"
Chapter 11 of Joe Strong on the Trapeze is here in full — 127 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading “"It was so hot I took a bath in your tub," he explained.”
East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil
From this reading “He grinned cheerfully at Benny.”
in a cheerful manner
From this reading “He grinned cheerfully at Benny.”
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading “HELEN'S DISCOVERY Joe Strong climbed out of the tank.”
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading “He grinned cheerfully at Benny.”
possessive form of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading “HELEN'S DISCOVERY Joe Strong climbed out of the tank.”
an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
From this reading “HELEN'S DISCOVERY Joe Strong climbed out of the tank.”
a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body
From this reading “"It was so hot I took a bath in your tub," he explained.”
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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 "It was so hot I took a bath in your tub," he explained.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He grinned cheerfully at Benny.
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading "It was so hot I took a bath in your tub," he explained.
East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil
From this reading He grinned cheerfully at Benny.
in a cheerful manner
From this reading He grinned cheerfully at Benny.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading HELEN'S DISCOVERY Joe Strong climbed out of the tank.
the act of discovering something
From this reading HELEN'S DISCOVERY Joe Strong climbed out of the tank.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hope you don't mind?"
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "It was so hot I took a bath in your tub," he explained.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "It sure was fine!
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading He grinned cheerfully at Benny.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He grinned cheerfully at Benny.
possessive form of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading HELEN'S DISCOVERY Joe Strong climbed out of the tank.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Hope you don't mind?"
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading "It was so hot I took a bath in your tub," he explained.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It was so hot I took a bath in your tub," he explained.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It was so hot I took a bath in your tub," he explained.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It was so hot I took a bath in your tub," he explained.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HELEN'S DISCOVERY Joe Strong climbed out of the tank.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Hope you don't mind?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HELEN'S DISCOVERY Joe Strong climbed out of the tank.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading HELEN'S DISCOVERY Joe Strong climbed out of the tank.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "It was so hot I took a bath in your tub," he explained.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading HELEN'S DISCOVERY Joe Strong climbed out of the tank.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "It sure was fine!
an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
From this reading HELEN'S DISCOVERY Joe Strong climbed out of the tank.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HELEN'S DISCOVERY Joe Strong climbed out of the tank.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "It was so hot I took a bath in your tub," he explained.
a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body
From this reading "It was so hot I took a bath in your tub," he explained.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It was so hot I took a bath in your tub," he explained.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Hope you don't mind?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It was so hot I took a bath in your tub," he explained.
Chapter 11 of Joe Strong on the Trapeze by Vance Barnum holds 127 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 11 holds 127 sentences of Joe Strong on the Trapeze, unabridged, divided into 26 reading sections.
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