Chapter 8 of Kiddie the Scout is here in full — 189 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter VIII
Chapter 8 of Kiddie the Scout is here in full — 189 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
KIDDIE'S LUCK "Say, now, d'you expect me t' ride a spick an' span, over-fed, highly decorated critter like that? My! I ain't entered for a horse show, Cully. I want a pony that can run without thinkin' of takin' prizes on points. And a dandy saddle with fancy stitchin' and finery don't help any in gettin' the mails through on time.
Chapter 8 of Kiddie the Scout is here in full — 189 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a regional term for “creature” (especially for domestic animals)
From this reading “KIDDIE'S LUCK "Say, now, d'you expect me t' ride a spick an' span, over-fed, highly decorated critter like that?”
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading “And a dandy saddle with fancy stitchin' and finery don't help any in gettin' the mails through on time.”
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading “KIDDIE'S LUCK "Say, now, d'you expect me t' ride a spick an' span, over-fed, highly decorated critter like that?”
elaborate or showy attire and accessories
From this reading “And a dandy saddle with fancy stitchin' and finery don't help any in gettin' the mails through on time.”
plural of “mail” — the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading “And a dandy saddle with fancy stitchin' and finery don't help any in gettin' the mails through on time.”
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading “I want a pony that can run without thinkin' of takin' prizes on points.”
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading “I want a pony that can run without thinkin' of takin' prizes on points.”
the complete duration of something
From this reading “KIDDIE'S LUCK "Say, now, d'you expect me t' ride a spick an' span, over-fed, highly decorated critter like that?”
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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 KIDDIE'S LUCK "Say, now, d'you expect me t' ride a spick an' span, over-fed, highly decorated critter like that?
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From this reading I ain't entered for a horse show, Cully.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading KIDDIE'S LUCK "Say, now, d'you expect me t' ride a spick an' span, over-fed, highly decorated critter like that?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And a dandy saddle with fancy stitchin' and finery don't help any in gettin' the mails through on time.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And a dandy saddle with fancy stitchin' and finery don't help any in gettin' the mails through on time.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I want a pony that can run without thinkin' of takin' prizes on points.
a regional term for “creature” (especially for domestic animals)
From this reading KIDDIE'S LUCK "Say, now, d'you expect me t' ride a spick an' span, over-fed, highly decorated critter like that?
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From this reading I ain't entered for a horse show, Cully.
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From this reading KIDDIE'S LUCK "Say, now, d'you expect me t' ride a spick an' span, over-fed, highly decorated critter like that?
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading And a dandy saddle with fancy stitchin' and finery don't help any in gettin' the mails through on time.
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading KIDDIE'S LUCK "Say, now, d'you expect me t' ride a spick an' span, over-fed, highly decorated critter like that?
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From this reading And a dandy saddle with fancy stitchin' and finery don't help any in gettin' the mails through on time.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading I ain't entered for a horse show, Cully.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading KIDDIE'S LUCK "Say, now, d'you expect me t' ride a spick an' span, over-fed, highly decorated critter like that?
something many people believe that is false
From this reading And a dandy saddle with fancy stitchin' and finery don't help any in gettin' the mails through on time.
elaborate or showy attire and accessories
From this reading And a dandy saddle with fancy stitchin' and finery don't help any in gettin' the mails through on time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I ain't entered for a horse show, Cully.
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From this reading And a dandy saddle with fancy stitchin' and finery don't help any in gettin' the mails through on time.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading And a dandy saddle with fancy stitchin' and finery don't help any in gettin' the mails through on time.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading KIDDIE'S LUCK "Say, now, d'you expect me t' ride a spick an' span, over-fed, highly decorated critter like that?
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading I ain't entered for a horse show, Cully.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I ain't entered for a horse show, Cully.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And a dandy saddle with fancy stitchin' and finery don't help any in gettin' the mails through on time.
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From this reading KIDDIE'S LUCK "Say, now, d'you expect me t' ride a spick an' span, over-fed, highly decorated critter like that?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading KIDDIE'S LUCK "Say, now, d'you expect me t' ride a spick an' span, over-fed, highly decorated critter like that?
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading KIDDIE'S LUCK "Say, now, d'you expect me t' ride a spick an' span, over-fed, highly decorated critter like that?
plural of “mail” — the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading And a dandy saddle with fancy stitchin' and finery don't help any in gettin' the mails through on time.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading KIDDIE'S LUCK "Say, now, d'you expect me t' ride a spick an' span, over-fed, highly decorated critter like that?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading KIDDIE'S LUCK "Say, now, d'you expect me t' ride a spick an' span, over-fed, highly decorated critter like that?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I want a pony that can run without thinkin' of takin' prizes on points.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I want a pony that can run without thinkin' of takin' prizes on points.
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From this reading KIDDIE'S LUCK "Say, now, d'you expect me t' ride a spick an' span, over-fed, highly decorated critter like that?
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading I want a pony that can run without thinkin' of takin' prizes on points.
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading I want a pony that can run without thinkin' of takin' prizes on points.
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading I want a pony that can run without thinkin' of takin' prizes on points.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading KIDDIE'S LUCK "Say, now, d'you expect me t' ride a spick an' span, over-fed, highly decorated critter like that?
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading I want a pony that can run without thinkin' of takin' prizes on points.
put a saddle on
From this reading And a dandy saddle with fancy stitchin' and finery don't help any in gettin' the mails through on time.
express in words
From this reading KIDDIE'S LUCK "Say, now, d'you expect me t' ride a spick an' span, over-fed, highly decorated critter like that?
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I ain't entered for a horse show, Cully.
the complete duration of something
From this reading KIDDIE'S LUCK "Say, now, d'you expect me t' ride a spick an' span, over-fed, highly decorated critter like that?
(ethnic slur) offensive term for persons of Latin American descent
From this reading KIDDIE'S LUCK "Say, now, d'you expect me t' ride a spick an' span, over-fed, highly decorated critter like that?
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From this reading And a dandy saddle with fancy stitchin' and finery don't help any in gettin' the mails through on time.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading KIDDIE'S LUCK "Say, now, d'you expect me t' ride a spick an' span, over-fed, highly decorated critter like that?
large heavily built goat antelope of eastern Himalayan area
From this reading I want a pony that can run without thinkin' of takin' prizes on points.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading KIDDIE'S LUCK "Say, now, d'you expect me t' ride a spick an' span, over-fed, highly decorated critter like that?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And a dandy saddle with fancy stitchin' and finery don't help any in gettin' the mails through on time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I want a pony that can run without thinkin' of takin' prizes on points.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading And a dandy saddle with fancy stitchin' and finery don't help any in gettin' the mails through on time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And a dandy saddle with fancy stitchin' and finery don't help any in gettin' the mails through on time.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I want a pony that can run without thinkin' of takin' prizes on points.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And a dandy saddle with fancy stitchin' and finery don't help any in gettin' the mails through on time.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I want a pony that can run without thinkin' of takin' prizes on points.
Chapter 8 of Kiddie the Scout by Robert Leighton holds 189 sentences, grouped into 38 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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